Fall asleep with an empty mind
And a satisfaction of the past day.
Ignore the frightening dreams that hinder peace,
The insomnia that resists sleep.
Arise in the morning with the intent of productivity.
Set goals. Reach goals.
Keep the future in mind along with the present.
Tie the little boy’s shoe laces and teach him the simple yet important skill.
Decide what really matters most in life
Whether that be self, religion or others.
Keep dancing no matter what excuses there are
Or the thoughts that get in the way.
Look from the perspective of the small child
As well as the mother.
State the facts. Don’t worry what they think.
You are you and you is you.
Who can be a better you than yourself?
Listen to the thunder that plagues a still, dark night
Without irrational fear and appreciate its strange beauty.
Marvel at the brewing storm clouds,
Then dance under the cold, heavenly tears of rain.
Admire the simplicity of life, but do not
Hate the trials which so frequently arise and disappear in the blink of an eye.
Leave the dirty dishes on Saturday morning.
Have a brother clean them instead.
Drop pride and accept the offered help because who knows,
Maybe you are helping them more than they are helping you.
Say hello to the old woman sitting alone,
And give support to the homeless veteran.
Do not fear that others might be hearing the words you sing alone.
Instead, sing loudly and confidently.
Do not take life so seriously.
Laugh at yourself.
Laugh with others and rejoice with them.
Live to the fullest and cherish every moment.
