Writer's Block: A Favorite Poem

[elyse]

What is one of your favorite poems?


A PROMISE TO MYSELF
by Jan Baller
 
I promise, from this day forward:
To accept myself unconditionally
To always love myself  & cherish my existence
To always show respect
To not demand perfection
To stop putting myself down
To give myself the credit I deserve
To be my own best friend,
Someone I can depend on
To open my eyes to the beautiful promise in me
To utilize my God – given talent to build inner security,
And make a positive contribution to the world,
 
Because…
Only if I love myself,
Can I truly love others
Only if I respect myself,
Can I truly respect others
Only if I’m open to the specialness in me,
Can I genuinely appreciate the uniqueness in others
Only if I cherish my own existence,
Can I become the person I was meant to be