Guest guest Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Happy Mother's Day I thought the following poem was quite appropriate for today, even though the author is " unknown. " Barb The Courage to be Myself I have the courage to.... Embrace my strengths Get excited about life Enjoy giving and receiving love Face and transform my fears Ask for help and support when I need it Trust myself Make my own decisions and choices Befriend myself Complete unfinished business Realize that I have emotional and practical rights Talk as nicely to myself as I do to others Communicate lovingly with understanding as my goal Honor my own needs Give myself credit for my accomplishments Overcome my addiction to approval Grant myself permission to play Quit being a Responsibility sponge Feel all of my feelings and act on them appropriately Choose what is right for me Set limits and boundaries and stick by them Say “yes” only when I really mean it Have realistic expectations Take risks and accept change Grow through challenges Be totally honest with myself Correct erroneous beliefs and assumptions Respect my vulnerabilities Heal old and current wounds Favor the mystery of Spirit Wave good-bye to guilt Plant “flower,” not “weed” thoughts in my mind Treat myself with respect and teach others to do the same Fill my own cup first, then nourish others with the overflow Own my own excellence Plan for the future but live in the present Value my intuition and wisdom Know that I am lovable Develop healthy, supportive relationships Make forgiveness a priority Accept myself as I am now Author " unknown " __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Happy Mothers day to you too Lottie. I know Jimmy and your children will have you sitting high upon a pedestal as you so deserve. And Happy Mother's day to all the mother's, Hope it is the best. Anita ________________________________ From: Lottie Duthu <lotajam@...> CML < > Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2009 1:18:40 AM Subject: [ ] Mother's Day Happy Mothers Day to all you mothers out there. If your mother is till alive, tell her how much she means to you and thank her for all her years of toil. I wish mine was still here to tell her that once again and to see her Mona smile. She was never happier than when she busied herself with he brood. Blessings everyone, Lottie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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