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A Higher Standard

By Wil C. Fry, Dec. 12, 1998, 10:00

Copyright © 1998 by Wil C. Fry. All rights reserved.


I only love those who have loved me; they deserve nothing less
I only wish I could love them more
YET I DO NOT LOVE MYSELF
Why?

I thank those who do for me things that are helpful
Or things that they think are helpful
I thank them whether or not they do these things out of kindness
Or human nature
Or even for ulterior motives
THANK YOU
YET I DO NOT THANK MYSELF
Why?

I can love others whether or not they have intrinsic worth
So, whether or not I myself have intrinsic worth
Why can I not give myself equal treatment?
Am I holding myself to a higher standard
Or making myself meet unrealistic expectations?
If so, why?

Too many questions, not enough answers
And not enough energy or willfulness to look for them...