May you find serenity and tranquility in a world you may not always
understand. May the pain you have known and the conflict you have experienced
give you the strength to walk through life facing each new situation with
courage and optimism. Always know that there are those whose love and
understanding will always be there, even when you feel most alone. May you
discover enough goodness in others to believe in a world of peace. May a kind
word, a reassuring touch, and a warm smile be yours every day of your life, and
may you give these gifts as well as receive them. Remember the sunshine when the
storm seems unending.
Teach love to those who hate, and let that love
embrace you as you go out into the world. May the teachings of those you admire
become part of you, so that you may call upon them. Remember, those whose lives
you have touched and whose have touched yours are always a part of you, even if
the encounters were less than you would have wished. It is the content of the
encounter that is more important than the form.
May you not become too
concerned with material matters, but instead place immeasurable value on the
goodness in your heart. Find time each day to see beauty and love in the world
around you. Realize that each person has limitless abilities, but each of us is
different in our own way. What you feel you lack in the present may become one
of your strengths in the future. May you see your future as one filled with
promise and possibility. Learn to view everything as a worthwhile experience.
May you find enough inner strength to determine your own worth by yourself, and
not be dependent on another's judgment of your accomplishments. May you always
feel loved.
~Unknown~
