I promise myself this year
To move beyond my thresholds
To stay present in the face of pressures
To act in the face of fear
(fear which does not exist–for only Love is real)
I promise this year
To respect myself
By respecting my dreams
And to act on that respect
By carrying through
On my intentions
I promise this year
To honor myself
And honor my word
By honoring my commitments to myself
By feeding
The dreams that inspire them
By telling my dreams
Exposing them to light
With passion
And an open heart
I promise this year
To grant myself ease
And give the gifts
Of love, presence and action
To my tender heart
That it might flourish
And fill the earth
With promise.
~~Author Unknown