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If I had my child to raise all over again

If I had my child to raise all over again, 

I'd build self esteem first, and the house later. 

I'd fingerpaint more, and point the finger less. 

I would do less correcting and more connecting. 

I'd take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes. 

I would care to know less and know to care more. 

I'd take more hikes and fly more kites. 

I'd stop playing serious, and seriously play. 

I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars. 

I'd do more hugging and less tugging. 

I'd see the oak tree in the acorn more often. 

I would be firm less often, and affirm much more. 

I'd model less about the love of power, 

And more about the power of love.

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