Mary Jackson _TheMaryReader

“What you love defines you better than what you hate.
What you need defines you better than what you want.
What you give defines you better than what you take.
What you do defines you better than what you say.
What you create defines you better than what you destroy.
What you gain defines you better than what you lose.
What you heed defines you better than what you ignore.
What you help defines you better than what you hinder.
What you esteem defines you better than what you dishonor.
What you trust defines you better than what you fear.
What you grasp defines you better than what you disbelieve.
What you hold defines you better than what you release.
What you draw defines you better than what you repel.
What you face defines you better than what you avoid.
What you finish defines you better than what you start.
What you admire defines you better than what you despise.
What you welcome defines you better than what you shun.
What you heal defines you better than what you hurt.
What you praise defines you better than what you condemn.
What you cherish defines you better than what you disregard.
What you appreciate defines you better than what you despise.
What you strengthen defines you better than what you weaken.
What you encourage defines you better than what you denounce.
What you support defines you better than what you oppose.
What you honor defines you better than what you violate.
What you consider defines you better than what you ignore.
What you accept defines you better than what you reject.
What you conceive defines you better than what you abort.
What you comprehend defines you better than what you misunderstand.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo