Love, Faith, and Gratitude

When I open to fear,

I am without love;

When I open to doubt,

I am without faith;

When I open to worry,

I am without the kiss of my child's soft cheek.

 

When I open to fear,

I am without joy;

When I open to doubt,

I am without strength;

When I open to worry,

I lose sight of all that I have.

 

When I open to fear,

I am without respect;

When I open to doubt,

I am alone;

When I open to worry,

I am nowhere, lost in time.

 

 

As I begin to respect myself

I am without fear;

As I join with others

I am without doubt;

As I embrace the moment

I am without worry.

 

As I permit myself to enjoy

I am without fear;

As I act with confidence

I am without doubt;

As I am grateful for all I have

I am without worry.

 

As I celebrate life

I am without fear;

As I trust in my God's creation (myself)

I am without doubt;

As I kiss my child's soft cheek

I am without worry.

-by Coach John Felitto

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