Look to this day:

For it is life, the very life of life.

In its brief course

Lie all the verities and realities of your existence;             

The bliss of growth                  

The glory of action                       

The splendor of beauty.

For yesterday is but a dream

And tomorrow is only a vision,

But today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness

And every tomorrow a vision of hope.

Look well, therefore, to this day…

Such is the salutation to the dawn. 

There are several variations of this ancient Sanskrit poem which is sometimes attributed to Kalidasa. I often read this version (and other pieces that catch my fancy) early in the morning before the rush of the day begins.  

Today it seemed particularly poignant—and my thoughts are with all those who have lost loved ones.  

Do you have a favorite piece of writing—or a quote—that inspires you?

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