by Beverly Nadler

What an amazing tool is the mind
With its uncanny ability to find
The specific thoughts that will make you sad or mad,
Unless you choose thoughts to make you glad.

For life gives us both pain and pleasure,
And doles them out in equal measure.
And what predominates in the illusion we live
Is that upon which we choose to give

Our focus and concentration.
That’s what determines our life’s destination.
One day you’ll discover the game of the mind.
That’s when you’ll no longer be blind…

And wherever you look you’ll find joy and peace
And the endless chatter of your mind will cease.
You’ll even look back at past pain and grief
And know most of it was caused by JUST A BELIEF.

For the truth is – in each person’s experience
What reigns supreme
Is choice. YOU CAN LIVE LIFE AS A NIGHTMARE
OR A WONDROUS DREAM…