We can . . .

Choose to love--rather than hate.

Choose to smile--rather than frown.

Choose to build--rather than destroy.

Choose to persevere--rather than quit.

Choose to praise--rather than gossip.

Choose to heal--rather than wound.

Choose to give--rather than grasp.

Choose to act--rather than delay.

Choose to pray--rather than despair.

Choose to forgive--rather than curse.