Who's my Bert(h)a?

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Who’s my Bert(h)a?

For as long as I remember, long before I was a Coach,

I’ve been so many’s go-to girl, tagged ‘easy to approach’.

I’ve loved this part about my life, more than most people know,

and in being there for others, I’ve always found my flow.

Well as this age makes typical, as if I always knew

Some days I’m feeling mellow, some days I’m feeling blue.

And on one blue day I began to question something new

‘Who exactly is my Bertha?’ I hadn’t one small clue.

With all my friends and family, although they’re there for me,

I thought I’d think this over to see what I could see.

So began the search the journey, let’s see what life will show,

I wasn’t in a hurry; I thought I’d take it slow.

I searched up high on mountains, in the cockpits of some planes

I searched deep in the forests, boots happily filled with stains

I searched so many places, can’t count each park by park

I searched for half a century, ‘til it started to get dark.

And on my way back home feeling tired and so stressed,

I said a little thank-you prayer, realizing I was blessed.

My friends and family love me, and I love them all right back,

I've pinned so many memories, my heart is out of tacks.

I stared at my reflection, something I rarely do,

And just right then I found her and heard ‘Your Bertha is YOU!’

Right at that very instant, it all just seemed to change,

So I thought I would write this down, although it may seem strange.

I vow to stay connected, to my very core

Which I’ve recently discovered, I’ve had since I was four.

That core is OPTIMISM, I’ll fill up my cup first,

I’ve been doing it all wrong and dying from the thirst.

I’ll add a little twist to ‘Do unto others’ as we’re told

And treat myself as I do them, and do it ‘til I’m old.

Yes do for myself as I do for others at least from here on out,

I really think that that’s the trick, so excited I could shout.

As I think back on all the thanks, for doing this or that

I figured I’d start there, let’s sit down for a chat.

And Dr. Seuss forgive me as these promises won’t rhyme,

But they are necessary and believe me it is time!

I promise to do unto myself as I have always done unto others,

(In addition to, not in lieu of):

I will listen to me – attentively, without judgment, with compassion and with presence.

I will be both kind and nice to me – yes, there’s a difference.

I will be less critical and more accepting of myself.

I will make me laugh and allow it when I need a good cry,

and I will play more.

I will write me letters that inspire and motivate me.

I will be my biggest cheerleader and my biggest fan.

I will never again call me names (the negative ones) and will be hyper-attentively cautious of the words I use when describing myself.

I will not worry about the frizz in my hair, will run in the rain and jump in puddles,

and I will laugh more.

I will love myself unconditionally and give myself gifts for no reason at all.

I will encourage myself to follow my dreams.

I will take charge of my calendar and keep promises to myself.

I will work on dispelling limiting beliefs as I always do for others and not attach the word hypocrisy to any part of this equation,

and I will enjoy more.

I will respect myself enough to expect the respect I have earned.

I will cut myself some slack and always have my back

I will be patient and forgiving with myself and stop putting up with people’s bullshit,

and I will live more.

I will take much better care of it but will love my body regardless of the number on the scale.

I will thank God for every line on my face and remind myself how much laughter has been responsible for them.

I will be more carefree and less of a worrier and I will encourage me to be good to myself.

and I will allow myself to be more vulnerable.

I will allow myself to say ‘no’ when ‘no’ is the only thing I’m really comfortable with. Just ‘no’, not ‘no because’.

I will stop feeling guilty for, worrying about and fearing things that don’t exist.

I will take care of myself first because you can’t pour from an empty cup and will not attach the word selfish to any part of this equation,

and I will live in the pink more.

I will be more selflessless, I will allow me to be happy, I will allow me to be successful, I will allow me to be joyful, I will trust me, I will love me, I will cherish me

and most importantly, I will use the words I DESERVE IT as often as possible

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