[SeptemberMorn]

I believe that children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be

Everybody's searching for a hero
People need someone to look up to
I never found anyone who fulfilled my need
A lonely place to be and so I learned to depend on me

I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadow
If I fail, if I succeed at least I'll live as I believe
No matter what they take from me, they can't take away my dignity
Because the greatest love of all is happening to me
I found the greatest love of all inside of me
The greatest love of all is easy to achieve

Learning to love yourself, it is the greatest love of all

I believe that children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children's laughter remind us of how we used to be

I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadow
If I fail, if I succeed at least I'll live as I believe
No matter what they take from me, they can't take away my dignity
Because the greatest love of all is happening to me
I found the greatest love of all inside of me
The greatest love of all is easy to achieve

Learning to love yourself, it is the greatest love of all

And if by chance that special place that you've been dreaming of
Leads you to a lonely place, find your strength in love

This is a very popular song. If you want to get an idea of how hard it is for people to love themselves, pose this question, "You know the song "Greatest Love of All" by Whitney Houston. What does she say is the greatest love of all?" Many know the song well, but can't give the correct answer, because they are too uncomfortable to have heard the real message.

** This is exactly how I found the page when I did a search on the song that was playing on my computer at the time. We all need to read, re-read and sing this song until we get comfortable with the words and start putting them into practice.

My love to all of you.

[shakes]

Thanks Sis Tomi. That was really beautiful.

Jessica

[SeptemberMorn]

Guess my mood was just right, because I've heard this song for years. My daughter used to play it over and over when she was still at home. I never really listened to it until I was hit with depression/anxiety. I'm still not there, though.

[Fuzzybear]

Thanks for sharing Tomi, that's very beautiful ((((((((((((Tomi))))))))))))

[SweetCrusader]

(((((Tomi)))))) I used to sing this song as a child. When I was about 12, I learned to play the melody line on the piano and I played it and sang it for hours on end, and just cried so hard.

It really touched me to be reminded of this.

Angela

[SeptemberMorn]

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[SeptemberMorn]

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Angela}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Hope I didn't put you on a downer with it.

You certainly don't need to walk in anyone's shadow. Who you are is grand! You're sweet, caring, understanding, accepting, helpful and intelligent, just to name a few grand qualities.

[ktp]

((((((((((((((((TOMI)))))))))))))))))))))))

You sweetheart! That is just so absolutely beautiful, ALMOST as beautiful as you are my very good friend.

Take Care of yourself woman!
Kimberly

[SeptemberMorn]

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errr... ummm... Thank you, Sweetheart!

You are a beautiful, loving woman yourself! I feel so close to you!

[SweetCrusader]

((((((Tomi))))))))

No, it wasn't a downer at all! It just was one of those moments where you think about where you've been and what you've grappled with over the years, does that make sense?

You are pretty darn awesome yourself!!

Angela

[SeptemberMorn]

Makes all the sense in the world to me!