By Tabasom Eblaghie
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Today is the oldest I have ever been
And the youngest I will ever be
I will move ahead with these words of promise
An agreement to move towards the best version of me
I promise to be gentle with my younger self
And to leave the past in the past
Decisions made and paths taken are forgiven
I did the best I could with what I knew back then
I promise to be kind to my older self
To make small choices today, tiny little steps
To lead to a healthier, wiser version of me
I am each choice I make, and I will choose well
I promise my soul to live an authentic life
Not one filled with apologies, excuses and anxieties
Nor one led by seeking the approval of Perfectionism and others
But rather one led by pursuing the approval of my Creator
I promise my heart to move towards Love
Towards the crossroads where Justice meets Kindness
Where logic of a wise mind can agree with the radiance of a loving heart
Not just for others, but to protect my most noble self
I will gaze upwards with my feet firmly grounded
In the knowledge of who I am and what I stand for
Today is the oldest I have ever been
And the youngest I will ever be.
If not today, then when?
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To make an appointment with Tabasom, please email tabasom@generatehope.ca