"Every Day I have My Child To Raise Over Again"
by Diane Loomans
Every day I have my child to raise over again.
I will build self-esteem first, and the house later.
I will finger-paint more, and point the finger less.
I will do less correcting and more connecting.
I will take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.
I will care to know less, and know to care more.
I will take more hikes, and fly more kites.
I will stop playing serious, and seriously play.
I will run through more fields, and gaze at more stars.
I will do more hugging and less tugging.
I will see the oak tree in the acorn more often.
I will be firm less often, and affirm much more.
I will model less about the love of power, and more about the
power of love.
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Elder Jospeh B. Wirthlin
"I urge you to examine your life. Determine where you are and what you need to do to be the kind of person you want to be. Create inspiring, noble, and righteous goals that fire your imagination and create excitement in your heart. And then keep your eye on them. Work consistently towards achieving them."
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3 comments:
I love it. It's one of those poems that I want to hang on my fridge so I remember it every day.
Hey! I didn't know you had your blog up and running, that's cool! Your kids are really sweet and your baby girl adorable.
Hey Heather- I love the poem. I'm going to have to snatch it and use it. I need the constant reminder of what is really important--and it's not the dishes,etc!
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