Toddler's Creed

by Dr. Burton L. White

If I want it,
IT'S MINE!
If it's in my hand, it's mine
If I give it to you and change my mind later,
IT'S MINE!
If I can take it away from you,
IT'S MINE!
If I had it a little while ago, it's mine
If it's mine it will never belong to anybody else,
No matter what.
If we are building something together,
All the pieces are mine!
If it's mine, it must never appear
to be yours in any way
If it looks just like mine,
IT'S MINE!
If I think it's mine, it's mine
If it breaks or needs putting away,
IT'S YOURS!

My name is I AM

I was regretting the past and fearing the future.
Suddenly My Lord was speaking.
"My name is I Am"
He Paused. I waited. He continued.
"When you live in the past with it's mistakes and
regrets, it is hard. I am not there.
My name is not I Was.
When you live in the future with it's problems and
fears, it is hard.
My name is not I Will Be.
when you live in this moment it is not hard.
I am here.
My name is I am."


~ By Helen Mallicoat