ME, MYSELF & I

We cannot love others
in the actual sense of the word,
if we don't know how to love ourselves.
If we truly wish to love,
to give generously & sincerely,
we must ensure that we are holding out
our overflowing cups, not our half-empty ones
waiting to be filled.

ME
We have daily upon ourselves,
the responsibility of making
at least one person happy,
even if it means being that person ourselves.
It may have been such a long time
since you've thought about yourself.
You've thought of so many things about others,
but have forgotten the things that brings about your happiness.

Discover them again!
List them down & read them over
until you can remember by heart.

MYSELF
Being kind to ourselves and doing the things
we enjoy helps us discover the person we truly are,
the person we may never have known until now.
It is important to know who you really are
- in your eyes
- in your heart
Know thyself, especially your strengths & weakness,
Know that which has made you the unique
& wonderful person that you are.
You're not the good-for-nothing person you thought you were.
In fact, you're that bad at all.
You know what is right, but,
you've probably been afraid of yourself
You've been afraid of looking at that mirror
, just because you're afraid of seeing the monster
that you do not wish to be.
My friend, would you kindly do something for yourself?
Take a good look at that mirror today
see the beautiful one you've ignored for so long.

I
Once you've discovered who you really are,
you can start the exciting journey of growth
towards your infinite potentials.
Don't be contented with knowing who you merely are,
but strive to be the person you could still become.
Dream
Seize your dreams
Then dream again
Only in flowing can the river remain to be a river
Only in growing can life prevail over death
Why should I be afriad to fly?
and why should I be afraid to try?
I may fall once
I may fall twice
I may fall so many times
But I will not fall always
Spread your wings now
Get ready!
Let go of your fears as you leave the ground.
Be prepared now
Steady!
You're getting better
You're flying faster
You're souring higher up the sky!
List down the things you've always wanted to do
List down the things you've always wanted to learn
List down the places you've always wanted to go to
List down your dreams, however big or small
List down the kind of person you've always wanted to be.
Go ahead!
- Enroll in that photography class
you're never too old to learn new things
- Make that hairdo change
- Surprise everyone (including yourself), with that cool change
- Climb that mountain
Experience the physical and mental struggles along the way
& bask in the glory of reaching the top after all you've been through.
Finally my friend,
Feel that you are loved,
not only by others,
but first and foremost, by yourself.
Start this moment!
And promise yourself that you'll be your own best friend.