The Essence of a Woman II

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 new born baby
and again know perfection.

I take respnsibility 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.
So that when I leave I will have done my share.
I shall, live, love, laugh, and learn on my journey.
And I shall be happy and content with my life.

-- from Anonymous

The Essence of a Woman I

I am capable. I am worthwhile.
I am beautiful. I am lovable. I am strong.
I shall accept both my strengths
and my weaknesses, for they are me.

I shall never again believe the "lie"
that if I make 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 tht allows
time for friends, play and the celebration of life.

-- from Anonymous