Tuesday, June 10, 2008

A poem to live by.....

by Diane Loomans

If I had my child to raise all over again,
I'd build self-esteem first,and the house later.
I'd finger-paint more,and point the finger less.
I would do less correctingand more connecting.
I'd take my eyes off my watch and watch with my eyes.
I would care to know less and know to care more.
I'd take more hikes and fly more kites.
I'd stop playing serious,and seriously play.
I would run through more fieldsand gaze at more stars.
I'd do more hugging and less tugging.
I'd see the oak tree in the acorn more often.
I would be firm less often,and affirm much more.
I'd model less about the love of power,And more about the power of Love.

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