WHAT YOU THINK–YOU ARE~by Jyotirmaya Thakur

 

 

WHAT YOU THINK–YOU ARE

The way we think determines the way we feel,
The way we feel determines the way we act,
God whispers softly to us in pleasure,
But he shouts to us in painful facts.

Spiritual growth is not automatic,
It is a matter of choice how we think,
Right attitude is the first step toward,
To learn from every situation that stinks.

Sad fact is we are unloving instead of loving
We feel defeated,depressed and discouraged,
Rather than joyful and happy in perceiving,
Rather than peace we feel uptight and pressed.

Instead of being kind,we are selfish,
Instead of being patient,we are frustrated,
Instead of being good,we lack confidence
Instead of compassion, we are irritated.

Being unfaithful ,we neglect our commitment,
We respond to others in anger and resentment,
Instead of being humble and gentle at start,
Lose our self control,watch our life fall apart.

A happy person carries a temple around,
Music of compassion thoughtful sounds,
Cherish difficulties as challenges affront,
Love for life defines a soul in search.
Jyotirmaya Thakur copyright 2017.