Siyo and sincere greetings,
Where to start...
I have inadvertantly done your fair countenance an injustice... Some four years or so ( at 53 details are becoming harder to recall, especially dates, addresses and phone numbers ) and for that time I have passed "Who I Am" as "Author unknown" ( The Clear Spirit who sent it to me, did not observe Protocol [If at her chronoligical Age she was even aware of Copyright infringement] when it was delivered in my inbox. Infinite took me by the conscience and directed me here, where I discovered not only the Original Author of the correct expression of my sentiments, but the opportunity to rectify the error and offer apology for showing my ignorance. The areas where it went were Native American Groups (An MSN concoction) and was well recieved by all. With respect to excellent wordsmithing of Clear Spirit, I would humbly request permission to continue to pass this multifaceted Gem of Wisdom, complete with appropriate recognition in whatever form you would require...
It has indeed stirred and rekindled many firesides since it`s discovery... for this you have my heartfelt thanks, and boundless appreciation.
Kindly inform this hollow bone, which simply desires to be the tool to distribute needed Heart, the manner which would be of your approval and acknowledge your craft...
With sincerest wishes that your moccossins continue to make happy tracks until the frost on your crown matches the trail you leave, as you sow the seeds may the harvest be a pleasant reward for things well done and the winds of contentment blow constantly upon the Lodge which houses the crafter of such Truth and Beauty. I would have your fondest wishes arise to greet you when you need them most, and expect them least...
Be well (in body, mind and Spirit), Do well (in thought, word and performance), respect all which you did not create. We are the Stewards of Mother Earth... not her consumers.
wilford james bates aka -wayinktelo- (I am raising a voice)
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Her reply:
Dear Wayinktelo,
Thank you for your heartfelt letter.
Your integrity is showing!
All I ask, is that you add my author tag to the piece "Who I Am".
(c) Terri McPherson
www.wisehearts.com
Living in love and loving life,
Terri McPherson
WiseHearts.com
http://www.wisehearts.com
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Who I Am
I am not my hair, my eyes, my nose or my mouth.
I am not my skin or the shape of any of my body parts.
I am not the IQ of my brain.
I am not the sound of my voice or the volume of my laughter.
I am not my strengths or any of my weaknesses.
I am not the level of my skills.
The temple of my physical makeup is a culmination of genetics.
It reveals nothing about the person who resides within.
I take no credit or point no blame for the way I look.
My temple is perfect, as is.
This body is not who I am.
It is an exquisitely perfect dwelling for my soul.
Everything about it is exactly as it should be.
No other, anywhere, ever, could serve my soul as well.
I am not anything you can see with your eyes
or touch with your hands. Should you judge me
by that criteria, you will never know me.
I am not a dumping ground for bias that's based
on a man-made standard, and I do not accept the
prejudice it creates.
I am a union of body, mind and spirit, a trio, not a solo.
To know me, is to know yourself.
Those who hear the still small voice in their soul, recognize the
song in mine. They do not stop at the front door and judge me
by the dwelling in which I reside. With a humble sense of
honor, they knock upon the door and ask to come in.
The judgment of others does not change who I am.
Quite the opposite is true. It reveals who they are.
Those who deem me unworthy at a glance and pass me on by,
have my blessing to keep walking, for they have a long way to
go. They have not reached the point in their journey where
they are able to see and appreciate me for who I am.
I expect no more. I will accept no less.
© 2001 Terri McPherson
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
terri@wisehearts.com
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Blessings of Love and Light.