Think

Seek for truth in the inward parts
out of our mouth make sure is TRUE
that’s what edifies our whole character
truth is what’s wanted on view

Are we really the helping kind?
going out of your way to be HELPFUL
that should be our motto in life
so that we live by this golden rule

Consider much all that we say
to others ears is it truly INSPIRING?
Make it to lift other folk's heart
So all their cylinders are firing

Do we consider what’s the purpose?
these words are they really NEEDED?
make sure they prove worthwhile
not just wasted but wholly treated

It’s so good to have a merciful heart
to look out for others and be KIND
folks respond to that attitude
it’s like a lost coin that you find

So THINK long and really hard
put this motto always in your mind
keep it close so use it often
change this world for a better kind


(This is an old one from 2016

an inspiring motto for life.
True
Helpful
Inspiring
Needed
Kind
Ask yourself, are these things true of me so THINK.)

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Val Brooklyn Rogers Blk Panther

Date: 10/6/2023 5:25:00 AM

Good morning Gordon I admire your inspirational Write. My motto is the same. TAI think about it. We think alike. do you think so? hmm. Think and think again. Rethink it all. Peace!! Enjoy your day. Gordon VBR black panther

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 10/6/2023 9:35:00 AM

Thanks VAL, Glad you admired my inspirational write and found it , it looks like we are both ones that like to ponder and think things through. I will look at your page later. Have a great day, blessings from Scotland, Gordon

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/26/2022 3:58:00 AM

Gordon people seem sincere but often with words or speech I can see through them. They say nice words but not with their heart. I loved this poem my Philosopher friend. So true about a few I know. Hope you had a blessed Christmas and all the best wishes In this world for the coming New Year , hugs and blessings Jennifer.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 12/26/2022 11:31:00 AM

Thanks Jennifer, Glad you loved this piece and agree with your sentiments. Hope you had a lovely Christmas day and wishing you a blessed New year. Hugs and blessings, Gordon

Panagiota Romios

Date: 12/14/2022 10:43:00 PM

Another fascinating poem. You are into contributing greatly to our path in life. That’s amazing. Thank you. Not everyone is like you. Giving it is certainly better than receiving! Christmas Blessings, Pangie

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 12/15/2022 12:42:00 AM

Thanks again Pangie, Glad you found it a fascinating piece and glad I'm not like everyone else but again we are all different. Blessings always, Gordon

Joe Maverick

Date: 12/11/2022 5:25:00 AM

Really worthwhile writing Gordon, a pleasure To know of your prescence on soup ' I can see An email from yourself, i have tried to open it But no result.' I don't want you to think I'm not Answering.' So just to let you know '

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 12/11/2022 5:35:00 AM

Hi Joe, Glad you liked this piece, the soup mail was a message I had been asked to send you from brother Jacob that he wouldn't be on PS for some time, maybe getting back on in the spring. Take care, Gordon

Judy Ball

Date: 12/10/2022 3:34:00 PM

Well said my friend. A fave for me. God Bless, JB

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 12/11/2022 5:17:00 AM

Thanks Judy, Glad you enjoyed this piece and also making it a fave for you. Hope all is good with you, it's really cold and frosty over here. Blessings always,Gordon

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/10/2022 10:35:00 AM

Dear Gordon, your deeply felt poem is rich in its purpose of inspiring a more thoughtful and considerate connection between people. The beauty of your compassionate heart shines in this lovely and thought provoking poem. Indeed, we should all THINK! Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 12/10/2022 10:51:00 AM

Thanks Susan, Glad you enjoyed this piece and found it a deeply felt piece. Thanks for your lovely thoughts they are most encouraging. Blessings be yours my friend, Gordon

Speaks Volumes

Date: 12/8/2022 2:45:00 PM

Ok, Its easy to make this comment inspiring because that's exactly what your poem is. Its funny to me that people remark or praise you if you are kind, yet to me that just the way it should always be. Nothing special in being kind, it should be the norm for every one, it's so easy to do, being kind is good for others and it makes you feel good too. lt just seems normal to think of others before yourself. A truly AWESOME poem Gordon.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 12/9/2022 5:55:00 AM

Thanks Wendy, So glad that this piece inspired you and found it an awesome piece. I agree with all you say about being kind something we all should be doing. Blessings always,Gordon

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/8/2022 2:41:00 PM

We often rush about without giving things any thought, but if we could just stop and think we'd certainly be better people. A great message in your verse Gordon. Hope you don't get hit with the Trondheim Troll, a heavy frost down here. Tom

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 12/9/2022 5:53:00 AM

Thanks Tom, Glad you enjoyed this piece and it's lessons for us all. It's fairly frosty up here having to scrape the car each morning but it just takes 5 minutes so not too bad so far. Blessings always,Gordon