IF I WERE GIVEN A LIFE ON EARTH ESSAYS

Gerri
If I were given life on earth I would live each day in gratitude and joy.
I would approach each day with the intention to live it in the best way possible, to spread kindness, to listen, to be a friend. I would look for ways to make a difference, even in every day activities. I would make it a point to tell people how much they mean to me, to say thank you often, to express gratitude…always.
I would seek out ways to connect with and express my passion for artistic expression and nature’s beauty, and share that with the world in whatever capacity I can. I would be mindful to leave as gentle a footprint on this earth as I can, recognizing that this planet deserves respect, care and attention as much as all living creatures on it. I would take time each day to stop and appreciate the beauty that is always around us.
I would strive to handle challenges and obstacles with grace and courage. And I would look for the opportunity or lesson that is inherent in these things.
If I were given life on earth, I would live each day in gratitude and joy.

Ginny
Dear God, If I were given life on earth it would be the answer to my hopes, my prayers and dreams, the yearnings I have to be alive! My spirit has been kept alive by this hope of life on earth. I yearn for my soul to be earthbound…..to be human, with all the contradictory mess of caring and hoping and letting go, to love, to lose, to experience joy and heartbreak, to learn all these lessons of life.
I have been protected from emotion and feelings and I want to experience it all, the suffering that is inevitable when we believe things last. I want to discover ease with uncertainty, poise amidst shakiness, the broken heart and churning stomach and the pure joy of unconditional love. I want to learn acceptance, of myself and others, on the chance that I may be one among many and to love others as I love myself.
This is the answer to my dreams! Oh, to be considered for this magnificent chance to have a life on earth. To feel the sun on my face and see the rains perform its miracle on my garden. Oh yes, I will have a beautiful garden and I will love!
Thanks for Listening! Ginny

Kate
If I was given life on earth, I would seize this opportunity to follow your will. I will start by loving myself and then spreading that love to everyone I meet. I will have the courage to face all obstacles with love and gratitude. Your offering this to me has shown me how special I am to you and I will always treat myself and others with respect. I will watch your gifts that sometimes go unnoticed ….the different seasons, the sky, the earth and all creatures. I will never miss an opportunity to be of service. I will work tirelessly to make a difference in my community. My word will always mean something, showing that I can be a woman of dignity who can be trusted. I will be patient, as I was when I waited a million years for this moment. I will be teachable and listen to others and open to new ideas. I will leave my mark on the earth.
If I may, I only ask that you send me with the wisdom and guidance to follow this journey.

Suzanne
If I were given life on Earth what would I do, who would I be. Lord, that is a really hard question because You have so much to do with who I'll be!!!! What position in life you give me, whether I'll be rich or poor, what country you'll be sending me to. What Lord, yes, yes I know, with hard work, perserverance and faith I can change all that. You know waiting on this line, I've had alot of time to think and I've also been watching all those other lucky people that are on Earth now!!
I've seen those who have been given so much and those who have been given little, I've watched how each reacts to their designated path. I've watched fairness and unfairness, love and hate, prejudice,selfishness, pride and greed too. I've also seen the outpouring of love, helping the needy, working hard, never giving up. I've seen the unfailing human spirit that can always be uplifted even in the worst of times!! Sooo if you pick me to be priviledged to live on earth I promise to always try to go to the light, to be empathetic to people in pain and suffering, to be a good listener and have compassion for others. To always carry in my soul that this place is only for alittle while and the things that really matter are not wealth and material things but sharing and giving, loving and laughing. Finding joy in small things and small children. Opening my heart to the beauty of the world grand and small. Working hard to improve myself, my family and the world. Give big and ask for little for things come your way if you give from the heart with no thoughts of "pay back".
I will try my best never to judge others, to give the benefit of the doubt when I can and pray hard when I can't. I will love the earth and try to protect her. I will love others and try to remember that we all have our faults but buried in all our souls, the good and the bad is a longing for love, happiness, and personal accomplishment. We all have our doubts and fears, but we all also have the capability for good deeds and even heroism.I'm not the smartest, prettiest, or the wealthiest but I promise to try and make you proud, to leave the world alittle better because of me. When You bring me back home I do want to hear-Good job good and faithful servant! I'm glad I picked you!!!!

Tee

MEMORANDUM
TO: God
FR: Tee
RE: The last spot
If I were given life on Earth I wouldn’t waste it. I would recognize it for the gift and the opportunity that it is and I would make the most of it. I would treat my body and mind as if they were temples and show them respect by filling them with healthy food and thought (allowing for the occasional chocolate break and trashy novel).
I would recognize that there is a man on Earth who thinks I hung the moon (although we all know you did that) and is waiting to love me and I would love him back without thinking about it so much.
I would be amazed by the gift of children and teach them that thoughts are things and that dreams can come true and that a person of faith and a person of honor will prevail in the end. I would respect them as people and not view them as less because they are smaller and less knowledgeable.
I would seek to understand money and learn to respect it - not abuse it and lose it - so that I never live in the vise of financial worry.
I would build the kind of professional life that compliments my passions and personal life so I will never feel like I am working.
I would find my voice and I would sing again.
I would recognize that standing up for yourself it okay as long as you also are willing to stand up for others.
I would be grateful.


San
If I am given a life on earth ...
I will live abundantly and full out … bravely, without fear.
I will love myself, my parents, my husband, my children, my grandchildren, my family, my friends and the world at large.
I will live with grace and focus and be filled with gratitude and joy.
I will embrace new things and learn everyday. I will share all that I learn with those that are interested.
I will create a safe haven, peace and beauty all around me.
I will see the world and learn about other cultures. I will experience great art, architecture and gardens.
I will help others discover their greatness
I will make a difference for others and leave the world a better place.