Humility – yes, a virtue
When you check your pride.
The need to feel more important
Is something you can’t hide.
Pride comes when you do feel
Your separation from your brothers
Thinking you are somehow best
In how you relate to others.
It may be in the things you buy
Or how you clothe yourself,
The power you acquire
Or how you amass your wealth.
“Look at me,” you want to shout,
“I’m better than the rest.”
But these words they only prove
That you have failed your inner test.
For inside all are just the same,
There where things they matter not.
Inside where love and spirit reign –
That’s the true treasure you have got.
Your desire to spend more money
Buying things that make you “feel”
Only masks what lies inside you,
Where only love is real.
But don’t feel bad for lapses.
You’re only human, as they say.
But that’s exactly why we tell you
That you should always stop to pray.
In prayer you do remember
That separation is illusion.
It’s there you learn the ego’s tricks
And sort out the confusion.
So love yourself – the parts that splurge
And think you need to spend.
But know it’s just a fantasy
That prayer will help to mend.
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The message and the words of today's poem bring a smile as I think about myself. Oh yes, I can relate. The truth is stated so clearly in the last line..."But know it's just a fantasy that prayer will help to mend."
ReplyDeleteOn to loving ourselves while learning "ego's tricks" as we walk our paths in love this day...
A good reminder today as I gather clothes I don't need to take to a consignment shop. To know I bought mmore than I need bothers me.
ReplyDeleteBuying what we don't need definately gives us temporary joy and wearing name brands such as Polo Ralph Lauren will not speak of who we are. Purchasing items that set us apart from others only diminish who we are and clutter the space we live in....
Pray more and buy less."Inside where love and spirit reign-Thats the true treasure you have got."