Keeping a Happy Mind is Like Walking a Tight Rope

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Keeping a Happy Mind is Like Walking a Tight Rope

Keeping a Happy Mind is Like Walking a Tight Rope

If I have a self cherishing mind I’ll be self absorbed and lose my
balance.
If I only think of others all the time and don’t meditate on my own
faults then I might slip.
When I work too much I tense up and begin to sway.
Idleness will cause a lose footing.
Too much food and the rope will bow.
Not enough to eat and I won’t have the physical energy to walk
and concentrate.
Over exercise and I get stiff and sore and lose mobility.
Never exercise and I get sluggish and lose desire to train and
practice.
Too much stress and I’ll be worried; no stress and I won’t care.
No spirituality and I can’t prey for protection and too much
spirituality I’ll lose touch with my own capabilities to succeed on
my own.
Not enough fun and I’ll get tired of practicing all the time.
Work all the time leaves no time for fun.
Having people around me all the time can cheer me on and
prevent loneliness.
Never having time alone and I can’t gather my thoughts.
Some days I feel like I need a safety net while other days I just
know I’ll never fall and don’t even bother to walk with a net
beneath me.
Every day I walk the wire.
My movements must be delicate and thoughtful.
Just enough daring without being reckless.
Everyday the tight rope is stretched before me.
I always must walk the tight rope; it’s just a matter of how I’m going
to make it happen.

 

copyright poetograpy  2009

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mlea commented on Keeping a Happy Mind is Like Walking a Tight Rope

09-06-2009

We all must walk the tight rope, and I enjoy that you have given this daily adventure words. So true, so true., and we get to wake tomorrow and do it all again, see you on the rope, mlea

ginga commented on Keeping a Happy Mind is Like Walking a Tight Rope

09-02-2009

Poet, This is a creative and alluring Step Program for how to think about living one's life and it is so revealing. Also therapeutic! I like the way its delivered as if your talking to yourself. ginga

LoneAngel commented on Keeping a Happy Mind is Like Walking a Tight Rope

09-02-2009

Sounds like you're just trying to find the perfect balance to equalize your daily activities without too bored, but not over-stimulated either. Finding perfect equilibrium to harmonize your soul is the only way to get through life. :)

frog commented on Keeping a Happy Mind is Like Walking a Tight Rope

09-01-2009

There is so much wisdom and truth in this poem. Definately one of my favorites!!

fred1932 commented on Keeping a Happy Mind is Like Walking a Tight Rope

09-01-2009

whats up man ive been finishing up my first book and entering contest. i dont know what drew me to this poem but i swear before god, i go through this. we have similar styles. check out blood trail, no child left behind, and a colored world. back to work, god bless

Poetry is not the expression of personality but an escape from personality.

T. S. Eliot (1888-1965) American-English poet and playwright.

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