TEN GOLDEN RULES TO START A DAY

1. TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK:

If someone is rude, if someone is impatient, if someone is unkind. I will not respond in a like manner.

2. TODAY I WILL ASK ALLAH TO BLESS MY "ENEMY" :

If I come across someone who treats me harshly or unfairly, I will quietly ask Almighty Allah to bless that individual. I understand the "enemy" could be a family member, neighbor, co-worker, or a stranger.

3. TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY :

I will carefully choose and guard my words being certain that I do not spread gossip.

4. TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE :

I will find ways to help share the burden of another person.

5. TODAY I WILL FORGIVE :

I will forgive any hurts or injuries that come my way.

6. TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE, BUT I WILL DO IT SECRETLY:

I will reach out anonymously and bless the life of another.

7. TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE TREATED:

I will practice the golden rule - "Do unto others as I would have them do unto me" - with everyone I encounter.

8. TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE I DISCOURAGED :

My smile, my word, my expression of support, can make the difference to someone who is wrestling life.

9. TODAY I WILL NURTURE MY BODY:

I will eat less; I will eat only healthy foods. I will thank Almighty Allah for my body.

10. TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY:

I will spend a little more time in prayer today : I will begin reading something spiritual or inspirational today; I will find a quiet place (at some point during the day) and contemplate on the purpose of life!!!