I Wish I Were

I wish I were:

-Big enough honestly to admit all my shortcomings;

-Brilliant enough to accept praise without it making me arrogant;

-Tall enough to tower above deceit;

-Strong enough to welcome criticism;

-Compassionate enough to understand human frailties;

-Wise enough to recognize my mistakes;

-Humble enough to appreciate greatness;

Staunch enough to stand by my friends;

-Human enough to be thoughtful of my neighbor;

-Righteous enough to be devoted to the love of God.

I am really not all that strong. I don't always act with courage. I am certainly not as brilliant as others, as charming or as wise. But today I can be me. And when I lie down tonight, I'll sleep easy knowing it will have been enough.