Poems
do the next good thing
when you're feeling in a rut
a sinking downward spiral
just do the next good thing
stick to that for a while
whatever has you down
is brief and soon will pass
the frown is in your mind
see through the looking glass
take pressure from stressors
you can either feel pressure
or be one who applies it
amplify every stressor
or assuage what supplies it
you can either say yes sir
or give voice to the quiet
make way for the successor
or become the next giant
emotions are equal
a happiness
worn as a mask
a heavy tax
to feel in lack
a mental plaque
left to unpack
take off the mask
your soul confess
stay grounded my friend
when you're feeling let down
like the world stole your purpose
keep your feet on the ground
and know it will be worth it
you're refilling your tank
it was running on empty
safe is full at the bank
you have lots to give, plenty
hope is a slippery slope
hope is a rough compass
it can keep you on track
the sound of its trumpet
tells the longing you lack
hope is a sly abstract
of your wants, not your needs
attend to your next act
don't be blinded by greed
love is an act of bravery
the only cure for hate is love
a balm to calm the raging fire
and when hate makes dark skies above
love lifts our spirits even higher
it melts the frost where kindness dwells
and softens hearts as hard as steel
when silence says what words can't tell
love stirs the strength to hope and heal
Prompts
Embrace Solitude, Discover Love
There is a well full of love within us.
Fear of being alone blinds us to this power.
We fear being alone, so we fear rejection.
When we embrace solitude, we find boundless love.
Give up Control, Delight in Simplicity
Life is what happens when we allow our evolving experiences to take shape instead of controlling them.
We're happiest when we realize that most of our worries aren't ours.
Competence Breeds Confidence
Sustain your focus on self improvement, and you'll run out of excuses to feel bad about yourself.
Eventually, confidence becomes your only honest option.
End the Battle With Your Mind
End the eternal war with your mind.
If you go looking for a fight with your ego, you'll always find one.
Letting go of the war isn't giving up, it's the best way to reach your goals.
Be a Catalyst for Positive Change
All change takes is hearing the right words at the right time.
Listen close to words your gut reacts to, and look for times when your advice could be impactful.
Comfort is a Tempting Lie
Growth means meeting your limits.
It's meant to feel uncomfortable.
Sometimes it feels like defeat.
Yet, over time, growth feels grand, and comfort creates discomfort.
Make Memories, Not Media
Climb the mountain for the thrill of the climb.
Don't worry whether they can see what you achieved.
Enjoy the view.
Let Yourself Feel Like a Human
Courage isn't the absence of fear.
Resiliency isn't a lack of stress.
Courageous, resilient people feel fear and stress, they just move forwards through it.
You can too.
Label and Let Go of Thoughts
Always attend to the task at hand.
There's no need to focus on thoughts and feelings for longer than it takes to name them.
Note your idea, return to the now.
Choose Your Words Carefully
The words we use become the structure for how we see the world.
Language is powerful, obscuring the open world of perception from us, turning heaven into hell.
Habits are Your Baseline
Habits are your foundation to stand firm on when you feel drained.
Build up good habits when you feel driven so that you can fall back on them when you don't.
Make Your Future Self Happy
Live for the now, but set yourself up for pleasant future moments.
Positivity compounds in ways that make living in the moment more and more magical.
True Confidence is Inclusive
Feeling sure of yourself comes from accepting all parts of who you are.
Putting others down isn't daring.
Real confidence gives others the courage to let their light shine.
Emotions Can Bring Us Together
Our rare ability to reason and use complex language to share wisdom separates us from other species.
Emotion, still, is the foundation that connects us to all living beings.
Meet Each Moment as it Comes
When faced with adversity, it's tempting to focus on the burden the world has placed on you.
Look to what you can do for the world, and the pressure lightens.
