to LOVE what IS

LOVE what IS
Including YOURSELF

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Take these Thoughts with You on Your Journey Through Life

Don't ever forget that you are unique.

Be your best self

and not an imitation of someone else.

Find your strengths

and use them in a positive way.

Don't listen to those

who ridicule the choices you make.

Travel the road that you have chosen

and don't look back with regret.

You have to take chances 

to make your dreams happen.

Remember that there is plenty of time

to travel another road - 

              and still another - 

in your journey through life.

Take the time to find the route

that is right for you.

You will learn something valuable 

from every trip you take.

so don't be afraid to make mistakes.

Tell yourself that your are okay

just the way you are.

Make friends who respect your true self.

Take the time to be alone too,

so you can know just how terrific

your own company can be.

Remember that being alone 

doesn't always mean being lonely;

it can be beautiful experience

of finding your creativity,

your heartfelt feelings,

and the calm and quite peaace

              deep inside you.

Please don't ever forget that you are 

special and very much loved.

                                                - Jacqueline Schiff