Outside

You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. ~ Marcus Aurelius

 

Finding our place has become harder

Wherever one goes, there is noise and division 

The birds are still singing, no one is listening 

 

We travel as nomads 

Searching for something 

That is perceived to be out of reach

 

We create platforms with imaginary friends

Yet these fictitious friends will like your crap

But if you’re moving, who will help move the sofa 

 

When these forums become lacking

We invent AI chatbots 

Now what can go wrong with that 

 

If we took a moment to clear our heads

We would possibly see that all we need is within

No need to search outside ourselves 

 

“There is nothing outside of yourself that can ever enable you to get better, stronger, richer, quicker, or smarter. Everything is within. Everything exists. Seek nothing outside of yourself.”  ~ Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings

Reviews

[A.H.]

everything is within, all the power we need is inside us, we have to realize and unravel it. agree on this thought. very finely penned write that is thought provoking with wise words. enjoyed reading it, thanks for sharing.

[MCS]

AH, thank you for this very kind review.

[A.H.]

you're very welcome, Mary.

[Dylan Macadham]

Wow! Talk about Sunday morning food for thought! This one hit's home with me.
I too believe that most answers lie within, but also it helps to be nudged now & then by a Musashi, or by a Mary :)

[MCS]

Dylan, sorry for the late reply. Thank you for that very kind comment. You give me way too much credit. I can’t be lumped in with the great thinkers.

[Dylan Macadham]

Okay, okay, every once in a while you're Great-ish😅 ...Okay? :)