What a wonderful world this would be
If every child, born on this day, forward
Is raised within a village
Where this philosophy of life
Is as well practiced by those in authority
As it is often preached:
If a village exists within your mind and mine
Suggesting differing degrees of
Fear of this, courage for that
As it is often preached:
All is peaceful, all in beauty,
All in harmony, all in joy.
—Navajo prayer
If a village exists within your mind and mine
Suggesting differing degrees of
Fear of this, courage for that
May I respectfully ask
Whom you have deemed
Commander and chief, over all?
Though we cannot control
The defensive reactions of others
We are empowered with the potential to
Develop control over our own
So, rather than assuming the worst of loved ones
Let's agree to adopt this simple two step plan:
Let's calm our minds and ask pertinent questions
Followed by listening attentively to answers offered
Thus lessening our chances of misunderstanding the
True intentions of our loved ones' words and actions
And by making good use of this simple plan
We'll actually offer each other the benefit of the doubt
Each time we question calmly and listen effectively ...
Understanding and mutual respect deepen, thus
Restoring inner peace on both sides, and ...
Once this simple two step plan has had time
To travel round the globe ...
What a wonderful world this will be
Commander and chief, over all?
Though we cannot control
The defensive reactions of others
We are empowered with the potential to
Develop control over our own
So, rather than assuming the worst of loved ones
Let's agree to adopt this simple two step plan:
Let's calm our minds and ask pertinent questions
Followed by listening attentively to answers offered
Thus lessening our chances of misunderstanding the
True intentions of our loved ones' words and actions
And by making good use of this simple plan
We'll actually offer each other the benefit of the doubt
Each time we question calmly and listen effectively ...
Understanding and mutual respect deepen, thus
Restoring inner peace on both sides, and ...
Once this simple two step plan has had time
To travel round the globe ...
What a wonderful world this will be
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