Planting the Seeds of Happiness
Just planting more seeds… :o)
The Seeds of Happiness
Happiness is the sunshine behind the clouds,
Sadness is the clouds in front of the son,
At times it appears that life is dark,
Yet day and night mark the beginning and the ending,
The dawn and the dusk,
As life is always moving in cycles,
Yet if we find we have not enough yield today,
It is best to keep planting seeds for the next season,
Yet these are not seeds of industry,
But seeds of growth,
That allow you to see further,
As life is a field of flowers,
Waiting to bloom.
So why not plant seeds of hope,
Water the seeds of refreshment,
Bake the bread for sharing,
Cook the lentils for strength,
For as we feed ourselves we feed our world,
As we fulfill ourselves we serve others,
As we trust that life will give us enough,
We can give to life unconditionally,
For each moment is golden,
And worries weigh down the heart & mind,
Burdens make life a servitude,
For we feel we can never reach our goal,
That we are on a treadmill going nowhere,
Yet nowhere is now-here,
And you can live in this moment free
For true freedom is not in finding more money,
But finding yourself,
And the more trials that visit your sleep,
The more you must look,
For the peace of mind,
That is always kind,
To yourself.
For did you know you can be free in a prison,
You can find your mastery in service,
For when one gives with gratitude,
When one cooks for nourishment,
When one smiles their warmth as sunshine,
The clouds will lift miraculously,
Fortune can become visible,
For no person is in control,
And real wealth is found in faith not rupees,
And your happiness is found in fearlessness,
As your future is formed today from each thought you think,
For no-one knows the future,
We can only live for today,
Why not make today like your last day on earth,
Allow others to know your generous spirit,
Your sense of responsibility in the quiet way you work,
As you are silently appreciated by others,
Your cooperation and care serves peace to a family that honours harmony and truth,
For Gandhi said ‘be the change you wish to see in the world’
Think about what you want for there are no limits to life,
Plant your garden carefully,
Choose your thoughts like seeds,
For each seed is a value that keeps you strong,
Live a clean and healthy life,
Treat every person like your brother and sister,
For you will find you have many families,
When you see to look,
Into the Gita’s holy book,
Wisdom is the chapatti that rises when warm,
Freedom is in accepting you make choices,
Kindness is knowing you do your best,
And that is enough,
So enjoy your moments as if in a golden temple,
Make friends with life,
Enjoy family for it is a privilege to have one,
For there are many unseen gateways,
As life welcomes you home every day,
Each hardship can be passed through,
Each sorrow can find joy in humour,
When you are the change you wish to see,
You will live your faith,
Joyfully.