Dear Shirley, Earth Angel:

I am glad you have been experiencing the kind, gentle and patient inner critic and not the inner bully. Every time you “hear” the inner bully, switch to the kind, gentle and patient inner critic. You can learn only when treated with kindness, gentleness and patience.

Nice to hear the name Sebastian again, months after the last. School, learning and friends at school sure mean a lot to you.

Your essay: you wrote it at the end of the fourth day of school while I am sure you have homework. I am so impressed that you took the time to write more/ post this essay.

It is a beautifully written essay and it means a whole lot to me.

Thank you for expressing your appreciation to tiny buddha and to me personally, and in such great detail. Of course I copied your essay and will print it for keep.

I am greatly appreciative of you, Shirley. There is so much in the essay. My goodness, this is a great gift that you gave me. Thank you again. You are my Earth Angel!

anita