INNER CHILD
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How Could Anyone Ever Tell You
How could anyone ever tell you, by Libby Roderick |
I WANT TO TOUCH THE WORLD
Long ago, way back then, I know I don't need fancy things, I'd like to get up in the morning, I want to feel the wind blow, I'd run and find an ocean, I want to feel the raindrops And yes, I'd blow some bubbles I'd leap into a fountain There's something about the autumn air I'd carve a jack-o-lantern, My costume is a lacy dress.. I'd sing a song as loud as can be, I'd let myself get giddy, I want to always savor It doesn't mean, because I'm grown |
I WILL GRANT MYSELF A PARDON FOR PAST MISTAKES
Today I will come down from the attic of my past. I have been living up there for too long, sorting through a chest of old rags, rags of guilt and shame. Critical voices from my childhood contributed most of the rags in the chest - voices that told me I was never good enough, that I must always do more or be more to be acceptable. The voices of shame from my childhood are the voices of my parents. Today I will replace their voices with a new voice, that reminds me of all the wonderful qualities God has given me. I will soothe my pangs of guilt over past failures by pardoning myself for being less than perfect. In doing so, I will absolve my inner child. Today I will come down from the attic of my past and shut the door firmly behind me. I no longer have to live in the past. The sunshine and joy of life are waiting for me. author unknown |
from Mama, Do You Love Me? by Barbara M. Joosse Illustrated by: Barbara Lavallee |
Katelyn and Little Lynne |
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