As a Man Thinketh

As a man thinketh so is heWithin his mind he plants the seedsEnslaved by chance or is he free?Cornered by fate, or creating his destiny?Why does a man toil through pain?Or allow anxious thoughts into his brainMore addicting than heroin or cocaineWhat’s wrong with him? Is he insane?But a man does not have to sit and broodCircumstance does not dictate his moodHe can change the way his world is viewedWhen he adopts a practice of gratitude

A man cannot escape the prison of his mindInseparable are they, until the end of timeRemove the wicked thoughtsThey serve no purpose hereReplace them with the pure and goodMake darkness disappearIt’s true that from the mind a man can never get awaySo make a conscious effort to think holy thoughts today

Blessedness is not the same as earthly wealthIt’s the measure of a man’s good mental healthWretchedness is not a lack of material thingsBut a man’s discontentment with his surroundingsHe may be cursed and rich, or blessed and poorHe gets what he deserves and life keeps the scoreA man can only begin to find tranquilityThe day that he assumes complete responsibility

A man must find his purpose. What is he doing here?What is it that he must do to conquer doubt and fear?Without a central goal, he will wander aimlesslyA ship that’s lost a rudder forever lost at seaJust as the weak can become strong through daily exerciseRight thinking will produce a man that’s healthy, happy, and wise