In the mornings after you wake up,
wash your face, pat it dry. Then,
look at yourself in the mirror, smile,
and say, “I am special; I am enough.”
Open the door of your house and greet
the world outside. If you can, have
breakfast in your balcony or backyard.
Savor your coffee while listening to
the leaves rustling and the birds making
their morning announcements. Breathe a
deep breath full of hope and good luck
for the day to come.
Give your husband, your wife, your
children, your mom, your dad, your
siblings, your dog, your cat, whoever
is close to you, a big long hug.
When you can, turn the radio on, dance,
laugh, and make others laugh. Listen
to them, show them that you understand
and care. Look at their eyes and find out:
are they happy? Are they sad? If they are
troubled, help them—if you can—and if you
can’t, let them know they’re not alone. Cry
with them, if you need to—crying together
may heal wounds faster than any drug. At
the end of the day, before you go to bed,
wash your face, pat it dry. Then, look at
yourself in the mirror, smile, and say,
“Today, I have done something special;
I’ve shown love and I’ve been loved back.”