Happy Saturday

If I Had My Child to Raise Over Again
by Diane Loomans

If I had my child to raise all over again,
 

I'd build self esteem first, and the house later.
 

I'd fingerpaint more, and point the finger less.
 

I would do less correcting and more connecting.
 

I'd take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.
 

I would care to know less and know to care more.
 

I'd take more hikes and fly more kites.
 

I'd stop playing serious, and seriously play.
 

I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars.
 

I'd do more hugging and less tugging.
 

I'd see the oak tree in the acorn more often.
 

I would be firm less often, and affirm much more.
 

I'd model less about the love of power,
 

And more about the power of love.