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The Self-Forgiveness Prayer

Posted in Healing, Poetry, Self worth, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on April 26, 2015| 7 Comments »

Oh Creator,
Give me the desire and the ability

to forgive myself

for times of being unaware
and not seeing things as clearly as I do now

for times of seeing acceptance
in people instead of you

for times of being naive
getting caught in someone’s snares

for times my words or actions
didn’t match who I want myself to be

for times of being human
needing space to learn and heal

for times of needing help
letting go of past hurts and old patterns

Give me the ability, desire, and the courage
to be compassionate with myself
to take steps forward
to believe I am worthy
just as I am.

04.23b self forgiveness prayer

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I am Worthy

Posted in Healing, Self worth, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , on April 15, 2015| 4 Comments »

A reminder today, for any day…

I am worthy
just as I am

I will not look to others
to define myself

I will not look to others
for acceptance and approval

I will not look to others
to justify or rationalize
any of my own
internal negativity

I am doing the best I can
with all that I have
in this moment
in this day
in this time
in this space

and that’s enough
because I’m enough

I am lovable
I am precious
I am beautiful
I am worthy.

I am enough

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A Woman Is More

Posted in Healing, Self worth, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on March 8, 2015| 4 Comments »

A woman is more

than the beauty she shows
than the clothes she chooses
than the hair she colors

A woman is more

than the roles she holds
than being a dutiful daughter
than being an amazing mom

A woman is more

than the jobs she does
than the accomplished tasks
than the goals achieved

A woman is more

than the words she says
than the feelings she shares
than the thoughts unspoken

A woman is more

than what others believeChristine Morgan
than what others decide
than what others describe

A woman is

a shining soul
filled with life and love
faith and hope
dreams and fears
sorrows and glee

A woman is

a joy to her Creator
for everything she is
just as she is

For a woman is
all that she wants to be

❤ Happy International Women’s Day ❤

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Perfect Love

Posted in Healing, Self worth, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on February 13, 2015| 11 Comments »

Thank you, Amazing Creator
for loving me
in a way
that no human could dothe only perfect love is God's love

For showing me
that I am worthy
of that love

That perfect love.

Yet any and every time
I try to find that perfect love
here on Earth
here in another person

I will be disappointed.

But it’s a reality that
we just can’t love
the way you can

we are flawed
sometimes selfish
often clueless

So I will
stop looking for
perfect love
in people

I will be satisfied
with finding it
only in you

And I will let people
be imperfect in their love
just like me.

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I Don’t Have to Be

Posted in Healing, Self worth, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , on January 24, 2015| 2 Comments »

I don’t have to beI don't have to be good to be lovable
anything other than me

I don’t have to earn
anyone’s approval

I don’t have to fit
anyone’s expectations

I don’t have to receive
anyone’s validation or praise

I don’t have to mold myself I don't have to be thin to be lovable
into what society
says I should be

I don’t have to get permission
to like what I like
to say what I think
to be happy
with who I am
right now
this very
minuteI don't have to be successful to be lovable

For I don’t want to waste my life
having never known
who I am
what I’m meant to do
or how I’m meant to live

And so I choose
to see myself gently
to see myself lovingly

through the lens
of the Creator
who made meI don't have to be healthy to be lovable
exactly how I am

who gave me
every experience in my life
to learn and grow through

who gave me
every talent and gift
to share pure light
with the world

who gave meI don't have to be popular to be lovable
every flaw and shadow
to help me to remember

To be kind to myself
To be compassionate
To be filled with grace

And to learn
to love little ol’
lovable me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Fixer Strikes Again

Posted in Healing, Self worth, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on December 1, 2014| 3 Comments »

When folks aren’t communicating well

Each one talking, no one listening
I can almost always see what’s happening.

Unless, of course, I’m one of the two,
but that’s for another day…

So, I watch them talk
and see both perspectives

The points not being heard
the inferences not being shared
only implied, not received
the intent
vs. the impact

Perception is reality.

ButThe Fixer

Just because I can see
what’s going on,

it does not mean
they want my help.

when no one is listening
they certainly don’t want
2 cents from me

And my best intentions
just complicate things further

I must resist helping
FIXING FIXING FIXING
CREATING PEACE
MAKING IT ALL OK

When no one has called in
The Fixer

Because I don’t need to prove
that I am smart
or helpful
or needed

And I will let you both
figure that out too
just between
the two of you

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Letting Go

Posted in Healing, Self worth, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on November 21, 2014| 6 Comments »

how long will it take
to wipe it from my mind
pretend all is well
and just move on

should i be mad
sad or frustrated?

should i be kind
forgive and forget?

nothing you do
is even about me
even if it impacts me
it’s not about me

and so i must let go
i must move on
but i can’t pretend
and i can’t forget

I don’t want to

because that feels phony
and makes me a little sick inside

how do i move forward
without being fake

how do i move forward
without calling it out
without a scream or a shout
without even a whisper
of how i feel

how do i move forward
without making it about me…
even for a minute?

because if i just let it go
if i don’t say a thing
about how it makes ME feel
would it, could it
just might it happen again?

how do i let go
without being a mess
how do i let go
without spiraling in shame
how do i let go
and still believe in me?

photo: Christine Morgan

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Deep Breath. Ding Dong.

Posted in Healing, Self worth, Workshops, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on November 15, 2014| 2 Comments »

Ding Dong.ding dong

I’m here.
I’m at the house.
I’m ready to go in.

Or am I?

For as soon as I do
will I remember

who I am?

Will I be labeled
with my past
with my mistakes
with my dark times?

Will I be labeled
with old nicknames
with old jokes
with old embarrassing stories?

Failed expectations
of who I am “supposed to” be

Will I fall into
the role of child
of black sheep
of petulant teen?

Will I fall into
old habits
old patterns
old thinking?

Will I remember
all I have become
all I have learned
all that has changed

All that I am?

I must.
I can.
I will.

I will set boundaries.
I will stand up for myself kindly and openly.
I will take a deep breath whenever I need to.
I will remember my worth.

Ding Dong.

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Poem & Prayer Journal

Posted in Healing, Self worth, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on November 6, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Friends, I’m thrilled to announce my new book –

and this one is written by me AND YOU!

The Know My Worth Poem & Prayer Journal

Know My Worth Journal

daydream, muse, heal, relax

This 242 page book contains original poems and prayers written by me (several new, with a few classics from this blog) scattered between beautifully framed pages for YOUR original words.  I’ve created themes throughout the book – themes like faith, confidence, and of course – self worth! I’ve sprinkled affirmations throughout for pep talk reminders while you reflect.

I hope you pick one up for you, and think of it as the perfect gift for a friend or relative.

Currently available (I noticed a sale price!) on Amazon

Thanks for your support!

My other book, Motivational Mondays is also available on Amazon
– you know, just in case you need a couple of gifts. 🙂

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Dance Around the Elephant

Posted in Healing, Self worth, tagged , , , , , , , on October 19, 2014| 2 Comments »

How was your weekend?
Oh, pretty good
didn’t do much
just hung about

cha cha chathe dance

How was your day?
Same ol’, same ol
pretty busy
lots of sitting

twist left, twirl right

What will you be doing tomorrow?
Did you have a good weekend?
What’s been happening?
What’s the weather going to be like?
What’s going on with
everyone else?

The dance continues

step together, step apart

superficial questions
artificial responses
avoiding the hulking elephant
planted firmly in this space

we know he’s there
we see him clearly
we step lively in circles
to keep clear of his path

leap, point, glide, arms extend

The dance continues

for if I mention the elephant
it might cause a ruckus
if I point and shout
it certainly would
create a scene

and that could make this
even more unbearable
than it currently is

or we just might get a chance
to guide him out of the room

But for now,
for today,
the dance continues

synchronized pirouettes
around the elephant

elephant

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