You are strong... when
you take your grief and teach it to smile.
You are brave... when
you overcome your fear and help others to do the same.
You are happy... when
you see a flower and are thankful for the blessing.
You are loving... when
your own pain does not blind you to the pain of others.
You are wise... when
you know the limits of your wisdom.
You are true... when
you admit there are times you fool yourself.
You are alive... when
tomorrow's hope means more to you than yesterday's mistake.
You are growing... when
you know what you are but not what you will become.
You are free... when
you are in control of yourself and do not wish to control others.
You are honorable... when
you find your honor is to honor others.
You are generous... when
you can take as sweetly as you can give.
You are humble... when
you do not know how humble you are.
You are thoughtful... when
you see me just as I am and treat me just as you are.
You are merciful... when
you forgive in others the faults you condemn in yourself.
You are beautiful... when
you don't need a mirror to tell you.
You are rich... when
you never need more than what you have.
You are you... when
you are at peace with who you are not.
- Author Unknown
Made with love September 25, 2005.