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An intense weight has been
placed onto our broad shoulders
put there by the hands of fate
holding on tight
to our most honest efforts
in truth, the burden dissipates
*
An immense weight has been
lifted off of our shoulders
by understanding so great
finding the light
that our good logic supports
in clashes that we navigate
*
In a world that turns every day
as we travel around the sun
the universe weighs in
on every side and through us
channeling our conscious experience
and charging our vital energy
*
As our sense weighs each scene
grains of sand or huge boulders
determine plans and find fate
each day and night
shapes and sizes of all sorts
details on which we concentrate
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Then shut the gate hard enough
so the lock catches
and we can get on with
sights and sounds
speaking to us or
tweaking bright memories
on a level playing field
and for a safe journey
quickly moving
just as in our time to get things done
we can enjoy ourselves
in the sun and on the run
*
Then release the lever to get through to the glorious walkway
reaching out with leaves, the branches
transporting us to a place of contentment
above the ground
with less need for strenuous effort
so much of the time
*
The path
beaten by traffic
encourages autopilot moments
because we can not always
weigh each fine detail
*
We face the natural tests of time
in life
and all that we have
is based on our surroundings
and our ability to adapt and engage
overcoming the uncomfortable hours
that we may face
if we are not afforded due time
to solve problems
and address the current reason
*
Speeding down the highway
we may follow the masses
or slow to a crawl
often facing judgement that is in fact only
temporal in existence
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If a dense weight has been
blocking our path like boulders
we have to challenge our fate
to feel alright
We should never be ignored
in life that we can elevate
*
If the fence gates have been
opened like cool file folders
we can’t make our stand too late
or skip invites
We should accept the rewards
Our work is lost if we hesitate

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You don’t have to second guess me

I have done it to myself

It’s alright, it’s alright

It’s alright now

At least I’m trying

I’ve got nothing else

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Hollow trophies do not impress me

I don’t want them on my shelf

It’s not just the way we look at things

It’s the story that really tells

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I know some of you

will share these views

and can relate to these perceptions

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Between things we say

and what we do

We can’t concentrate on perfection

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Just get through the days

Welcome calm peace

Get excited just about good stuff

*

Stay aware of grace

and the Earth beneath

Anytime can be good or get tough

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When we notice how the world tests us

We may have to tell ourselves

I am fine, I am fine

It’s going to be fine

There is always something else

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Some new current times will bless us

If time freezes, it can melt

If it is just the way we handle things

It is always how we have felt

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The world happens
Everything is in motion
Always spinning
Even when
things appear to be standing still
*
Time is ticking
As we go about our business
Always thinking
how it stays such a thrill
*
Together we create our
Favourite times
Make it all of the time
So that we get our fill
**
Today happens
When we have more devotion
Somehow winning
Even when
The path seems to all be uphill
*
Time is ticking
As we aim for much more wellness
Often thinking
Loving life is a skill
*
Forever we aim for more
of our favourite times
Make it all of the time
From intense pace
to chill

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I just wrote this poem and note.

This is about daily life and choices, like choices in beverages…. What is good for some people might not be good for others. These choices are important.

It is important to consider health, and how our choices affect our health.

Sometimes choices that improve our quality of life, through enjoyment can help our mental health (and then also, our physical health in a roundabout way, even if the initial impact may not seem physically healthy in other ways).

Other times, enjoyment might sacrifice physical health (and then also, our mental health may follow).

It is helpful to stay aware that physical health is deeply connected with mental health. We should aim to make choices that create the best balance.

I like to put quality of life, physical and mental health as top priorities. Sometimes the balance is not as obvious as it appears.

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Good for Me

I drink black coffee
I don’t like it too hot
I will drink it cold
If that’s all that I’ve got
*
Daily tasks are handled
My schedule is managed
*
Driving or arrived
Time is always happening
*
The day or
The night
*
Just being alive
*
I aim for the weekend
And get the job done
I reach for my life goals
Relax and have fun
*
We work for good times
Please share them too
They happen often
When we get through
The week, the day, the hours
and our challenges
When we make dreams
Some battles can be so intense
*
Sometimes just a grind
But we get through alright
When we fight the fight
Heart and soul
Out of sight
*
In the day to day
And when it turns to night
Find ways to stay cool
We can always stay tight
*
Kind of like my belt
Like my economy
When pressure is felt
I react and breathe
*
I won’t let it hurt
Comfy like blue jeans
Mostly wear t-shirts
Every day they start clean
*
I prefer to seem sharp
Not dull rather smart
These urges don’t hide
When it turns to night
The moon reflects
The sun is bright
We are all different
But the same in one light
*
Made of water
Human gears
Live our lives
Blood, sweat and tears
*
We all have a heart
We each have our own mind
But we share them both
Every single time
*
We must drink up drinks
Water each day, all year
Balancing our health
Is more than it appears
*
Quality of life
Like enjoyment and cheer
Adds to physical health
Keeping mental health clear
*
We each make choices
We have different lives here
With different bodies
Critical how we steer
*
What is good for me
might not be good for you
It is plain to see
The reverse holds true too
*
For many choices
I look in the mirror
I love coffee black
Sometimes cold pop or beer

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We are on top of our game
Now the rules have all changed
Will this winning streak last
Or will it go down the drain?
*
Our confidence and planning
Meet new reality
Some barriers and pitfalls
Are not easy to see
*
Sailing so smooth and never strained
Wind picks up and feeds the flames
If we survive the blast
Can we hit our stride again?
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Resilience
Is thrilling
When the world that we love
Is waiting for us
And pulls us through
When we find it
Design it and reach it with balance
As if the world never smashes dreams
And we avoid all catastrophes
We recover our pace
Stay strong and save face
Feel good and share our humanity
*
There is a lot to our game
It will never stay the same
Some challenges will last
We keep them all in our brain
*
Our confidence and planning
Make our reality
How we think about success
Determines everything

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Having a good life
is a privilege
Often it comes with an understanding
Sometimes it will not feel as good
Sometimes it will be demanding
*
Our perspective goes from glad to ecstatic
Or sometimes it goes
from bad to worse
Good times elapse
and happen fast
When wheels grind too slow
we may feel cursed
*
Having the best life
May seem impossible
But it can depend on how we brand it
Sometimes it will not feel the best
Sometimes we need better planning
*
Our situation goes from mad to practical
Or sometimes it goes
from sad to mirth
Bad times collapse
Hell knows no wrath
Reason shines and flows
When calm comes first
*
Shocking events attack like lightening
Troubles are less
And not too frightening
When we are grounded and strong
Deflect what is wrong
And in good ways new days willl brighten
*
Having a good life
is a privilege
We attain it with an understanding
Sometimes it is better than good
Sometimes it will seem more demanding

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You always catch my eye
My heart and my soul
You don’t have to try
That’s just how we roll
*
The weather is clearing
Forever appearing
at the right moment
Always here in this sense
Because every moment is right
For living
And giving consideration
For your beauty
For my duty
To frame this design
For the strength of your time
Persisting bravely
Appearing kind
And backing it up
with a super bright
and so nice mind
*
Dark mysterious night
Reflects below in the earth
Starlight quickly sparkles
In your vision I immerse
Savouring the moments
What does the daytime bring
The morning shares intricate details
The shape and colour of everything
In daytime we flourish
for all that it is worth
At nighttime light waits
All time anticipates
*
You catch me like the sky
My heart and soul
We don’t have to ask why
We share our goals

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We are tight with our people
Any clashes have faded away
*
It is right with our whole world
At least as far as we reach today
*
Free time strolling
We can choose the things we do
*
Cruising, rolling
In the groove and on the move
*
We respect the scenery around us
Doing our thing
Every view can be the truth
Look into the big picture around us
**
We should fight for all people
Win the battles for peace here this way
*
We share light with the whole world
As far as we can see here today
*
Well-planned goals win
Make it through with things we do
*
Intention soulful
Feel the blues and bright sun too
*
It is coming down and all around us
Science holy
We improve, each day is new
Following the beliefs that will count us
*
We stand on guard
With all of our heart
Until a true peace of mind has found us

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We look into the face of the future
To see the real deal
It will get much closer
Before it feels real
*
Looking into the eyes of tomorrow
We love the idea
Yet we still don’t know it
Until it appears
*
Still we can be almost certain
Because we have plans
Some things are guaranteed
Sometimes plans change
Understand
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While the past always burns
The current remembers
And carries the embers
The path turns and turns and turns
Sparks fly
Our world sets on fire
*
We feel the beat, the heart of the future
Life is the real steal
We have to be sure
The current feels real
*
No smoke will obscure
When our fire is pure
*
Focus on each breath that we take today
Each moment appeals
Calm, fresh thoughts start to pay
Past troubles can heal
*
There are flames that warm us and light the way
There are flames that burn us and blacken days
We look into the soul of the future
The ultimate reveal
It will get much better
If we just keep it real

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Infinite chaos
You can’t avoid it
We may get used to it
Sometimes a calm angle
creates peace
as if the chaos never existed…
*
but difficult events trigger a response
and then we admit to
random challenging situations that are sometimes extreme
*
It is good if we can just observe the chaos rather than get
wrapped in it, drained
and eaten up by it
*
We do fall for that stuff though
like we take a step
and make the most obvious move in time
and we are caught in that moment
unintentionally
yet with seeming precision
like it was meant to be done by clockwork
Those looking on
and ourselves
climb into a new frame of mind accordingly
An expansion of time
We have to feel alright
suspended in the current position
*
To get here
beyond coincidence and intricate designs
our life has happened how it has
and details line up in ways
that add meaning
sometimes where it is not warranted
but troubling
Otherwise
sometimes it makes sense
We transcend
find greater utility
and come out ahead
*
Perceived emergency situations
ripple in our lives
tied to the explosive
contractive
ridiculously elastic
looming shadow
that finds us
battle-bombarded
We are submersed
Then to our surprise
from below the surface
we rise up to find peace
and break through shining
*
The pleasurable points
appear as bright spots in the chaos
So then embrace our comprehension
of this state
understand trouble at a distance
recognize some views are bleak
empty and meaningless
while some perspectives
are much more divine
Find that our quest for joy is valid
faith is not exaggerated
and we can discover
sustainable nourishment for our souls
when we consider many angles
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We can be unaware
We always miss lots
Somewhere else in our world
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or we can be too aware
focused on something too much
like in the news
or too self-conscious
neglecting feelings
causing harm
I would say
Try to feel good
Follow life
and stay alert to all that will help
and shutdown input that just seems
to hurt
*
Then we can find
trust in life that promotes joy
as we stay on guard for a bad path that is
oblivious to well-being
where we are not connected
that could lead us to
Some awful chaos
if we do not stay careful
*
We create tough times
or perpetuate them
if we do not stay in the moment
but then again
if we take care
it can all work out
Some days much more than others
*
Trying to pay attention
to creating wellness
for ourselves and all connections
Sometimes our perception
can be blown out of proportion either by ourselves or others
It is too much
It is not enough
Is it literal material ?
especially when there is
misunderstanding
due to unexpected
correlations or connections in meaning
or lack of
such that it is
difficult to pick out the valuable truth
from the chaos and intricate complexity
*
The intricate complexity of our experience
in it’s raw beauty
follows us though all of our life
available to inspire
within thought at all times
when not obscured by the infinite chaos
and many time sensitive demands of life

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