The moment you were born, you were given a gift. This is called the gift of life.
With this gift, you can get to know people, form incredible bonds, feel love, pain, joy, sadness, hope, disappointment, wonder, gratitude, and so much more. You can feel the warmth of the sun and the warmth of a hug. You can explore the world and revel in the comfort of home. You can laugh, you can cry, and you can laugh so much you cry.
From the moment you were born, you were also given a power—the power to hurt or help others. Your actions, your body language, your tone, your words—they all have the ability to influence others, for better or for worse.
And while you can’t control what happens to you or what others do, there is something that is always under your control—your choice.
Your attitude, your outlook and your decisions are always yours, and no one can take them away from you.
You have a gift, you have a power, and you are special.
There is no one like you. So be the best you you can be!
Copyright © Marisa Baratta 2017
Background fact: The words to The Gift came to me when I was walking outside near the doctor’s office in 2017.
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Hi Marissa, those are such beautiful words of encouragement. Keep up the good work.