Asked to critique a friend's family history-
that's tricky to do and not offend anyone,
I complimented the writer for her efforts
that's tricky to do and not offend anyone,
I complimented the writer for her efforts
and gave suggestions for improvement.
I am able to overcome those negative criticisms
and focus on the good the walk does for me and
I know I appreciate that kind of help in my writing.
Our little inner voices love to play the critic but seldom
Our little inner voices love to play the critic but seldom
do they give encouragement or suggestions. Listen to yourself
to see what kind of friend you are to yourself. Record what you hear.
When I wake up each morning, my critic says
to see what kind of friend you are to yourself. Record what you hear.
When I wake up each morning, my critic says
"this is dumb to get up this early to walk."
Ignoring that voice, I get up anyway.
Ignoring that voice, I get up anyway.
By the time I walk, I'm happy-it's light.
I am able to overcome those negative criticisms
and focus on the good the walk does for me and
enjoy talking with my neighbor friend for half hour
each day. It helps me and her to start our days better.
each day. It helps me and her to start our days better.