Eudaimonia's Crown
In the silent chambers of the questing mind,
We seek the thread that binds our fragile souls.
Eudaimonia, concept undefined,
Beckons us towards our highest goals.
What makes a life well-lived, a heart fulfilled?
Is it in wealth or fame our worth we measure?
Or in the quiet moments, gently stilled,
Do we unearth our true, enduring treasure?
The path unfolds, a labyrinth of thought,
Where every turn reveals a new reflection.
In joy and sorrow, lessons dearly bought,
We find the seeds of our resurrection.
To flourish fully, this is our sacred art:
To heed the whispers of our restless heart.
To heed the whispers of our restless heart,
We venture forth into the unknown sea.
Each wave a challenge, every crest a start,
In the depths of the self, we struggle to be free.
The mirror of our days reflects our quest,
In laughter's ring and tears of bitter pain.
Life's not a ledger of tasks to be checked,
But the canvas is vast where we might leave our stain.
What fuels the fire that burns within our core?
What song of self makes our spirits soar?
In passion's flame and courage's roar,
We find the key to opening wisdom's door.
Dive deep into the layers of your being,
Beyond the veil of mere surface seeing.
Beyond the veil of mere surface seeing,
In the world's cacophony, a whisper calls.
Amidst distraction's din, our true selves are freed,
We learn to dance within our own soul's halls.
Connection weaves us into life's tapestry,
Each thread is unique, yet part of the greater whole.
In others' eyes, our reflection sees,
Empathy unveils our shared soul's role.
What makes you whole? What gives your days their light?
Is it in fleeting pleasures you find peace?
Or in the depths where stars shine ever bright,
Where timeless truths offer sweet release?
Eudaimonia beckons from within,
Urging us to our true journey to begin.
Urging us our true journey to begin,
Each step becomes a lesson hard-earned.
In stumbling, and rising, we shed our old skin,
Revealing truths for which we've always yearned.
With others, hand in hand, we find our way,
For in community, our spirits thrive.
The kindness that we show from day to day
Keeps hope and love and wonder all alive.
Let's break the barriers that keep us apart,
And open wide the gates to understanding.
In life's rich tapestry, we each play our part,
On common ground together we are standing.
In the quest for meaning, honour every voice,
For in diversity, we can rejoice.
For in diversity, we can rejoice,
As seekers all upon this mortal coil.
In the chorus of humanity, each voice
This adds to the harmony for which we toil.
Eudaimonia's not a distant shore,
But present in each breath we choose to take.
In living fully, we unlock the door
To purpose that no hardship can forsake.
So rise, dear heart, and let your light shine bright,
In this grand struggle, beautiful and true.
Together we'll explore the day and night,
And find that meaning dwells in me and you.
The quest itself becomes our greatest prize,
In silent chambers where our spirits rise.
Copyright ©
Dr. Padmashree R P
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