Today’s Affirmation; I, _________, (insert my name here to respond to the events of my life with forethought) have a chance today to choose how I respond to the situations, people and messes in my life. In each human interaction I am a part of there is an opportunity to listen to my inner dialogue, my thoughts and my emotions. As I get better at listening to my inner chatter and the emotions that arise in the moment my state of mind grows calmer. When I slow down my responses it gives me the time I need to be present to my words before I speak them. I love to think before I act of speak. I respond to life and I feel safe. Thank you for thinking before you act or speak. Thank you for being present to your state of mind. I Love You. 
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Today I am grateful for getting to pick apples with Sarah Wilson yesterday so that the apples from the trees in our yard get used instead of just falling to the ground, we had fun picking and talking, for having a Peace Rose bush at our new home that keeps making new roses for me to smell and for rereading through my book, editing out the mistakes that I had missed before it went to print and getting ready a big promotional push for October as October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Thank you for taking time to smell the flowers in your life. Thank you for finding something to be grateful for today. I Love YOU. <3 :~)
