I shall

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I Shall

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 begin 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 climb the mountains in my own life

Providing an 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 the 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 a 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.

-Author Unknown-