Refining Consciousness

“Instrumentalising mind, I rested thought employing it only when needed shifting to heart, I became self-taught gentling touch, voice of conscience heeded.” (Unseeking Seeker) Defeated with frustration and despair here am I wallowing into failure’s quagmire lamenting toward hopelessness since from life of thorns --- I remained stuck… How can I escape from gloom? As conscience rebukes me in my self-pity with counsel to free me from agonizing angst confronting woe engulfing my heart even sabotaging sanity’s mindset here am I striving to be exonerated from guilt… Why am I in this plight in the first place? Along introspection midst prayerful soul-searching propelled toward perseverance to triumph here am I trusting God* Who can hoist me upward against thorns of the flesh, testing my fervor asserting that life indeed is not a bed of roses because faith softens harsh cross with divine grace… Thus, what can hinder me now to enjoy life? Yes, right mindset toward life can conquer pessimism attacking heart, devastating positive outlook hence, grateful am I for the Almighty Lord enabling me to focus on His countenance considering this Scripture’s assertion: “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he..."** Now, would you join me in this life-enjoyment venture? *Psalms 118:8 - "It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man." **Proverbs 23:7 August 12, 2024 3rd place, "Refining Consciousness" Poetry Writing Contest Sponsored by Unseeking Seeker; judged on 8/15/2024