I will be kind

and strong

and mindful

 

Guided by a strong belief in justice and peace

I will stand for inclusivity and compassion for all

and walk with a warm open heart

 

I will grow through my experiences with diverse communities

nurtured by their resilience, hope, and spirit of growth.

I will reach towards my dream of creating a safe space for the wellbeing and empowerment of all and offer my time and support for those in need

 

I will be remembered for always being there to help when it mattered,

Because I choose to create ripples of kindness in the lives I have touched, in some way.

I will carry forward with positive intent and meaningful action with every step,

and leave behind a legacy of togetherness and solidarity

 

I come from a place of purpose and possibility

and I move towards fulfilment of dreams and goals

 

I will be the voice of hope in times of despair

I will be the light in spaces where shadows linger

I will be the change that inspires courage and kindness, so that those who come after me walk a path made gentler, brighter, and stronger.

 

by Minal Kering