What I live for....

To hear that you asked for a raise To find out that you received some well-deserved praise To know that you’re trying to have a baby To realize that you are falling for a lady To celebrate with you that you sang your song To discover you danced all night long To cheer you on to run that race To see the light in your smiling face

To cry with you when you have a great loss To congratulate you when you become a boss To hear that you bought your dream house To urge you to be nicer to your spouse

To see you feel comfortable enough to cry To learn that you are no longer afraid to die To give you a compassionate ear To help you make your values clear

To hold your hand when you feel small To reassure you that it’s ok to fall To be present with you when you feel alone To assist you in adjusting a misunderstood tone To unstick from an abusive mind To listen to your new ways to be kind To synchronize your mind, body, and spirit To feel elated when you finally get it To understand your purpose in life To find out you really hugged your wife To let you vent and get it all out To teach you to breathe instead of shout To accept you exactly as you are To wonder with you about the miracle of stars To offer you unconditional grace and space To realize that you finally found your place To collaborate on your goals each week To know you will obtain the degree you seek To inspire you to create and play To encourage you on your darkest day

To share your pain about living To notice that you are becoming more giving To discuss your deepest, darkest fears To experience your laughter after tears

To practice mindfulness together To remain grounded no matter the weather To foster loving kindness in you To admire all the wonderful things you do

These are the many things that give me a thrill and exemplify the things that I deeply feel Because while watching you evolve and grow, I achieve my own life’s purpose, this I know.