Don't be quick to see the
faults of others but instead
see your own faults with
a desire to correct those faults
and see your troubles as
opportunities in disguise.

See beyond those painful
times seeing the needs of
others while responding with
an open heart knowing that
peace comes with forgiveness.

Fill your voice with kindness,
your ears with compassion
along with using your hands
for charity and your mind
for truth and your heart
for love.

Remember to tell someone
that they are appreciated and
that you are grateful for their
friendship and love as you
bury and forget all of those
bitter and unkind thoughts.

Hang in there with patience
and perseverance while making
the rest of your life the best of
your life and remember that
in the end it is with you  
you have to live.
                                               Jon York    2016