During my life journey on this planet
I shall start each day with these affirmations:
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 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 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