#affirmationss

If I Were to Grow and Live Happily by Wolf Moon

If I were to grow and lIve happily 

I would embrace the risks and pitfalls of loving,

and pray unashamed for grace to love again. 

I would confess my trespasses freely,

putting pride behind me,

for self regard is not worth

the loss of a friend or living in a pattern of deceit.

I would revel and enjoy the laughter of children

and let the young inspire and assist me

in keeping my feet on the ground 

and my eyes and heart fixed on the stars.

I would act honestly, hold on to less

and accept my flaws and idiosyncrasies joyfully.

I would seek to joyfully participate in all the pain and blessings of life. 

I would rejoice in the successes of my peers and neighbors.

I would never allow envy to spoil my heart, my goodwill

or my friendships.

I would accept my friends as they are

and act benevolently and patiently 

toward the proud, the foolish, the rash and the ignorant 

for I have possessed all of these qualities

at some time as well.