"Knowing Oneself"

HOW DO I DEFINE MYSELF

I do not define myself by how many roadblocks have appeared in my path; but by the courage I have found to forge new roads.

I do not define myself by how many disappointments I have faced; but by the forgiveness and the faith I have found to begin again.

I do not define myself by how long a relationship lasted; but by how much I have loved and been willing to love again.

I do not define myself by how many times I have been knocked down; but by how many times I have struggled to my feet.

I do not define myself by how many times I have appeared the fool; but by the number of risks I have taken.

I do not define myself by the number of mistakes I have made; but by the knowledge I have learned from trying a new way.

I am not my pain... I am not my past...

I am that which has emerged.