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I will be kind and compassionate,
And walk my talk every day in every way,
And accept you and meet you wherever you are.
Guided by my desire for social justice,
I will stand for equal opportunity,
And walk with a passionate heart and open mind beside those who are lost.
I will grow from the pain of rejection,
Nurtured by loving supporters, some unexpected, all deeply valued.
I will reach towards a fairer world,
And offer a listening ear and a warm smile, whoever you may be.
I will be remembered for integrity, wit and courage,
Because I choose to do and say what I know in my heart to be right
I will carry hope for a better future,
And leave behind positivity and possibility.
I come from my darkest place,
And I move towards a bright and meaningful future, from tears of despair to love and laughter.
I will be the voice of those who cannot speak, and give space to those who can.
I will be the light of hope in the darkness.
I will be the change that starts small and reaches far, like a contageous smile.
I will be my authentic self, fulfilling my purpose in the world.
by Sharon Marshall