In Place of That

In place of being annoyed By trifling matters, Move on from it Make some small chatter. In place of thinking about What you don't have, Think about all that is given to you From the giver's behalf. In place of comparing yourself To him or to her, Find a trait so unique about yourself That to you they must refer. In place of thinking that Life is too hard, Think of it as a playing field Controlled by fifty two cards. Laugh like there's no tomorrow. Be happy for no reason. Find beauty in the ugliest of things- Trust me, that's no treason. Because if you're happy for a reason, That reason can be taken away. But if find the positive side to "instead" Then you'll never be astray.