A Person With Diabetes Learn What They Live
I saw a framed copy of Dorothy Law Nolte’s poem on childrearing in a doctor’s waiting room. After reading it several times my mind started replacing the word “children” with “PWD” (Person With Diabetes).
This poem applies to all human, as it is in our nature to react.
If PWD live with criticism, they learn to condemn.
If PWD live with hostility, they learn to fight.
If PWD live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive.
If PWD live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves.
If PWD live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy.
If PWD live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy.
If PWD live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.
If PWD live with encouragement, they learn confidence.
If PWD live with tolerance, they learn patience.
If PWD live with praise, they learn appreciation.
If PWD live with acceptance, they learn to love.
If PWD live with approval, they learn to like themselves.
If PWD live with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal.
If PWD live with sharing, they learn generosity.
If PWD live with honesty, they learn truthfulness.
If PWD live with fairness, they learn justice.
If PWD live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect.
If PWD live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them.
If PWD live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.
The original poem “Children Learn What They Live” was written by Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D., writer and family counselor in 1972.
Woah. Pretty powerful.
You could also replace children/PWD with “people.”
Thanks for sharing this.
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Mike
10 Jul 12 at 10:55 AM
@Mike you are so right it applies to all “people”
Adjoa Pearlsa
10 Jul 12 at 11:12 AM
This made me cry. A lot.
We can’t return, we can only look behind from where we came. And each day has it’s own promise.
PS I see you have a “pin it” option. Well, last night i mistakenly went there for the first time and oh mercy, another addiction has been planted.
Minnesota Nice and Hot
10 Jul 12 at 3:55 PM
@Kathy “Each day has it’s own promise” I love that. I know Pinterest can be addictive.
Adjoa Pearlsa
10 Jul 12 at 5:02 PM
I LOVE this! So true!
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18 Jul 12 at 10:26 AM
Thanks @Sara
Adjoa Pearlsa
18 Jul 12 at 10:38 AM