Poetry
Words to Live By - Author Unknown
During my life's journey on this planet
I shall start each day with these affirmations:
I am capable. I am worthwhile. I am beautiful. I am lovable.
I shall accept both my strengths and my weaknesses for they are me.
I shall never again believe the "lie" that if I make a mistake,
I am a mistake. My mistakes are the learning tools that
I shall encounter on my life journey.
When I learn from my mistakes, I give them meaning.
When I give my mistakes meaning, I can begin to forgive myself,
I can began to heal, I shall not use my mistakes as excuses
to give up on me - my mistakes are not me.
I shall seek the wisdom to nurture my heart, mind, body, and soul
so that I may feel more centered providing an energy reserve that allows
me to cllimb the mountains in my own lilfe, providing any energy reserve
that allows me to love and support others who are climbing a different
mountain, providing an energy reserve that allows time for friends,
play and celebration of life.
I shall allow myself to feel capable so that I may seek excellence.
I shall allow myself to feel sadness so that joy may return.
I shall allow myself to feel joy so that I may be revitalized
I shall allow myself to feel afraid so that I may find courage.
I shall allow myself to feel alone so that I may know me.
I shall allow myself to feel beautiful so that I may feel free.
I shall allow myself to feel lovable so that the loving may seek me.
I shall allow myself to feel pain so that I may heal.
I shall allow myself to feel worthy so that I may fulfill my purpose.
When I am centered, I see the perfection in the world, myself and others.
When I find the world to be imperfect, I will take responsibility
for painting it that way.
I will look into the heart of a rose, or the eyes of newborn
baby and again know perfection.
I take responsibility for creating my own life story through the choices I
have made; to blame others is to give away my personal power.
Who will I allow to write the next chapter of my life?
I shall seek the courage to believe in a God or Higher Power who will laugh
with me in the sunlight or cry with me in the darkness.
I shall make a small difference on this planet through the work I do -
when I leave I will have done my share.
I shall live, love, laugh and learn on my journey.
TODAY IF THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE
LIVE IT TO THE FULLEST.
