Promise Yourself
To be so strong that nothing
can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness, and prosperity
to every person you meet.
Written over 100 years ago by Christian D. Larson, the poem “Promise Yourself” can be found in his inspirational book Your Forces and How to Use Them. It is not only applicable today; it is an essential way for all of us to face the current state of affairs. COVID-19, the coronavirus, has changed our way of life, temporarily for the most part, but permanently in some ways.
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