May you find serenity and tranquility
in a world that may seem
hostile and unforgiving.
May the pain you have known
and the conflict you have experienced
give you the strength to walk through life
facing each new situation
with courage and optimism.
Always know that there are those
whose love and understanding
will always be there...
even when you feel most alone.
May you discover enough goodness in others
to believe in a world of peace.
May a kind word, a reassuring warm smile
be yours everyday...
and may you give these
as well as receive them.
Remember the sunshine...
when the storm seems unending.
Teach love to those who know hate,
and let that love embrace you
as you go into the world.
May the teachings of those you admire
become part of you...
so that you may call upon them.
Remember those...
whose lives you have touched
and those who have touched you
are always a part of you,
even if the encounters were less
than you would have wished.
It is the content of the encounter
that is more important than it's form.
May you not become too concerned
with material matters...
but instead place immeasurable value
on the goodness of the human heart.
Find time each day to see the beauty
in the world around you.
Realize that each person
has limitless abilities....
but each of us is different in our own way.
What you may feel you lack in one regard,
may be more than compensated for in another.
What you may feel you lack in the present,
may become one of your strengths in the future.
May you see your future
filled with promise and possibility.
Learn to view everything
as a worthwhile experience.
May you find enough inner strength
to determine your own worth by yourself
and not be dependent on another's
judgements of your accomplishments.
