Raintree Village January 2018

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• Close to I-10
• Concrete Floors
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• Units 12x30, 12x36, 14x40, 14x50
• Drive-thru Units 12x72 or 14x80
1/2 Mile South of I-10 • 948 FM 359 S. in Brookshire
JUST FOR TODAY
By Dear Abby
This is one of the more popular requested columns from the famous
advice columnist Dear Abby. Read on:
“Today is the day we have an opportunity to discard destructive old
habits for healthy new ones and with that in mind, I will share Dear Abby’s
often-requested list of New Year’s Resolutions, which were adapted
by my late mother, Pauline Phillips, from the original credo of Al-Anon:
JUST FOR TODAY: I will live through this day only. I will not brood about
yesterday or obsess about tomorrow. I will not set far-reaching goals
or try to overcome all of my problems at once. I know that I can do
something for 24 hours that would overwhelm me if I had to keep it
up for a lifetime.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will be happy. I will not dwell on thoughts that depress
me. If my mind fills with clouds, I will chase them away and fill it
with sunshine.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will accept what is. I will face reality. I will correct
those things that I can correct and accept those I cannot.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will improve my mind. I will read something that
requires effort, thought and concentration. I will not be a mental loafer.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable. I will
be kind and courteous to those who cross my path and I’ll not speak ill
of others. I will improve my appearance, speak softly and not interrupt
when someone else is talking.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will refrain from improving anybody but myself.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will do something positive to improve my health. If
I’m a smoker, I’ll quit. If I am overweight, I will eat healthfully - if only
just for today. And not only that, I will get off the couch and take a brisk
walk, even if it’s only around the block.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will gather the courage to do what is right and take
responsibility for my own actions.
WHY DO PEOPLE MAKE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS?
A New Year’s resolution is a promise a person makes for the new year.
Regardless of what resolution you commit to, the goal is to improve life
in the coming year.
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Resolutions can come in many forms. Some people make a promise
to change a bad habit, such as quitting smoking or eating less junk
food. Other people make a promise to develop a positive habit, such
as starting an exercise program, volunteering in their community or
recycling more.
The tradition of New Year’s resolutions dates all the way back to 153 B.C.
January is named after Janus, a mythical god of early Rome.
Janus had two faces - one looking forward, one looking backward. This
allowed him to look back on the past and forward toward the future.
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On December 31 st , the Romans imagined Janus looking backward into
the old year and forward into the new year. This became a symbolic time
for Romans to make resolutions for the new year and forgive enemies
for troubles in the past.
The Romans also believed Janus could forgive them for their wrong doings
in the previous year. The Romans would give gifts and make promises,
believing Janus would see this and bless them in the year ahead.
And thus the New Year’s resolution was born!
Source: www.wonderopolis.org
6 January 2018 | Community Newsletter