My Prayer For Me

Begin with love.

Be as kind as possible.

Keep your eyes open.

Be aware, be alert, be vigilant.

Accept and appreciate.

Be flexible and willing.

(for change will surely come,

life is not static.)

Take the risk of exposing

your heart/self

(be aware, be alert, be vigilant).

Open your arms wide like a child

to give; to receive.

Most of all, dear one:

Let your light shine.

I woke up one morning in the country last year and these words formed in my head so I wrote them down. This is my creed, my manifesto. Several of my personal values are covered in this short little piece. So many hints to my own growth in the last few years. I want to continue to grow, and to live.