something I wrote for a friend, but it's for me also to bear in mind |
If you don't look after yourself, it is Foolish to expect others to look after you. Be a friend to yourself, then others will be friends to you; Love yourself, then others will love you, too; Respect yourself, and they will respect you. Appreciate yourself and your own work, And they will do the same. Find yourself worthy, and they will see you the same way. Be true to yourself, and they will be sincere In dealing with you. It all comes from you. If they don't, it doesn't matter, because You are one, you are whole -- united inside. But, if it bothers you -- and you have to be careful Not to deny or to repress...you need the truth In order to heal -- Understand that what you see there outside Is a reflection of whatever is inside. It all comes from you. If you deceive yourself then what you see is an illusion and truth would be such a pain to you. It all comes from you. If you are nice to another, but not to yourself, be careful... You might find betrayal right at your doorstep. It all comes from you. Trust then the wisdom of the moment Good or bad, the gift has come a long way To enrich you and to heal you, and really It all comes from you. |