So, after an almost 2 year hiatus, I am goig to try to remember to write more often. I feel bad that Kinli won't have as many posts of her as a baby. 4 kids has just been overwhelming for me. I'm not saying it's any easier now, but I do want to record our memories.
For my new year's resolution, I am resolving to be more gentle with myself. Take care of myself in all ways. I seem to be so busy taking care of everyone else, that I always come last and usually never get around to me.
I am going to be kinder to myself by eating better, and exercising.....not just because I want to lose weight, cause, of course, I do, but because it will make me feel better inside and out.
I am going to be kinder to myself to allow myself to buy some cute clothes sometimes.
I am going to be kinder to myself with the things I say and think about myself.
Gentle
Like a gentle wind can blow
The clouds from the sky,
Like a gentle touch can ease
The pain of good-bye,
Like a gentle smile embraces
Empty souls in lonely places,
We should be more gentle
with ourselves.
Like the friend who gently
Builds us up when we're down,
Like a gentle kiss can turn
Our world all around.
We've been hurt by others often,
We've forgiven and forgotten,
We should be as gentle with ourselves.
Life can be hard but we
Need not be so hard on ourselves,
If we will see...
Like the Shepherd leads his flock
With gentle commands,
With his gentle voice that
Only hearts understand,
One thing we can know for certain,
He has borne the awful burden
So we can be gentle with ourselves.
One thing that I know for certain:
He will bear my every burden,
So I can be gentle with myself
By Michael McLean
