Understanding the Why

"You need to understand the why,
As in “why” we must try

To improve ourselves each day,
Like a foundation that we lay 

Building confidence brick by brick,
And upon the candle of desire is lit 

To want something more,
Than we had the day before

Beyond the physical,
Or material

Things to accrue,
Consider improving you

Wisdom to understand,
Not all dealt hands are bad

Gratitude for this life,
Challenges help you stay right

Understanding each of us are different,
And the reason to be considerate 

Humble for our individual gifts,
And our judgement to answer all the “ifs”

Limit your self doubt,
Belief is what life is about

Consider then today,
An opportunity in play

To make  a better “self”,
Starting with me, myself"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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July 15, 2019 at 2:50 PM
The why is difficult, but you are correct, it is important to understand the "me" and the "my". Ha! Great job!
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