I may never see tomorrow;
There's no written guarantee
And things that happened yesterday
Belong to history.

I cannot predict the future
I cannot change the past
I have just the present moments
I must treat them as my last.

I must use this moment wisely
For it soon will pass away
And be lost forever
As part of yesterday.

I must exercise compassion
Help the fallen to their feet
Be a friend unto the friendless
Make an empty life complete.

The unkind things I do today
May never be undone
And friendships that I fail to win
May nevermore be won.

I may not have another chance
On bended knee to pray
And be thankful with a humble heart
For giving me this day.

this very moment is all that is within our control to do anything with. sure would like to be reading tomorrow's wall street journal at this very moment though.

such a gentle reminder to stay in the present moment. Thank you.