You are strong...
when you take your grief
and teach it to smile
You are brave...
when you overcome your fear and
help others to do the same
You are happy...
when you see a flower and be
thankful for the blessing
You are loving...
when your own pain does not
blind you to the pain of others
You are wise...
when you know the
limits of your wisdom
You are true...
when you admit there
are times you fool yourself
You are alive...
when tomorrow's hope
means more to you than yesterday's mistake
You are growing...
when you know what you are
but not what you will become
You are free...
when you are in control of yourself
and do not wish to control others
You are honorable...
when you find your honor
is to honor others
You are generous...
when you can take as
sweetly as you can give
You are humble...
when you do not know
how humble you are
You are thoughtful...
when you see me just as
I am and treat me just as you are
You are merciful...
when you forgive in others
the faults you condemn in yourself
You are beautiful...
when you don't need
a mirror to tell you
You are rich...
when you never need
more than what you have
You are you...
when you are at peace
with who you are
