If I Had My Child to Raise Over Again

If I had my child to raise all over again,

I'd finger-paint 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 seriously and seriously play.

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

I'd do more hugging and less tugging.

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

I would be firm less and affirm much more.

I'd teach less about the love of power,

And more about the power of love.


(By Dianne Loomans)