299 Hope Lives in Tomorrow

299 Hope Lives in Tomorrow
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“Hope Lives in Tomorrow”

How did today go?
Was your mind calm and at peace,
Or was it a turbulent day of ups and downs?

Even on those days when problems pop up,
Staying calm and collected is your best approach.

Consider this: Were the problems you faced real,
Or could they have arisen from your actions
To protect your own interests?
If so, change your way of thinking,
And your problems will vanish in an instant.

To solve a problem,
Don’t focus on the worst it can get.
Instead, picture in your mind the best possible outcome,
And then do your very best to achieve that outcome.
With a promise to yourself to make it happen starting tomorrow,
Close out today in peace.

Put today’s troubles to bed today,
And make tomorrow a bright, new day.
Remembering well that hope lives in tomorrow,
Close out today in peace.


「希望の明日」

今日はどんな日でしたか
心穏やかな一日だったでしょうか
心波立つ一日だったでしょうか

何か問題が起きた日だったとしても
冷静になりましょう

それは本当に問題なのでしょうか
もし保身から生まれた問題なら
自らの心を変えれば一瞬で解決です

問題の解決には
最悪の事態を思うのではなく
最良の結末を心に描き
最善の手段を取ることです
明日、こうしようと心に誓い
今日を終わることです

今日の悩みは今日で終わり
明日は「明るい日」なのです
明日には希望があることを心に刻み
今日を終わることです