Carving out a path, where my sense of self respect
Has had reason to deepen would have been impossible if
My think tank had not practiced placing
My ego in time out each time a recurrent problem
Demanded the sum of my mental strengths to
Function as a well balanced, solution-seeking whole
BTW, if you think it's easy to rein in my ego in hopes of creating
Change for the better by consciously choosing to
think smart iover thinking defensively
Please think again, because deeper truth suggests need to call upon
My Line of Control each time a person's defensive stance
Blows so much hot wind in my face as to trigger
My survival instinct, which naturally longs to
Free my tongue to lash hotly back ...
Each time I consciously place my ego in time out, I can respond to
A put down in a kind, clear, self disciplined manner, suggesting
My ability to voice my truth calmly and clearly while
Carefully making my way through
One emotional mine field after another, and
In this way does my intelligence carve a path that
Inspires those, who do not fear self discovery
To follow my lead into The Promised land, where open minds
Resolve conflicts by embracing The Game of Win-Win over
Power struggling until such time as conflict resolution
Culminates in peace of mind, all around ...
As working toward resolving conflicts, peaceably
Can prove to be a step-by-step process
I choose to muster the stamina necessary to
Focus my energy source on making good use of
Leadership skills in hopes of redirecting
A heated discussion toward change for the better by
Identifying which of my natural reactions are in need of
Taming, and by maintaining control over my think tank
I free my smarts to redirect
Negatively focused attitudes toward engaging in
Solution-seeking discussions that make sense to both sides
Needless to say, leading a hot headed group away from
Turning into an angry gang that attacks my best character traits
Nonsensically suggests that I muster the patience to
Listen attentively and respond proactively rather than
Reacting so angrily as to fling back
Insults defensively rather than choosing my words, carefully
And as I continue to gain insight into the opposing forces that
Vie for control over my attitudes, common sense guides me
To deepen my respect for those who seek to improve their
Lives by adhering to this deeper truth:
The only person whose defensiveness
I can tame is my own, and if you ask how this slice of
Time tested knowledge inspires me to
Change my life for the better, I'd reply:
While conscientiously moving through these
Last two decades of mental transition
I've worked to tame my own basic instinct, which
Naturally leans toward attacking when attacked, and
In addition to that change for the better, here's another:
Over these past two decades, my cup is much more than
Half full of friends who are not afraid to acknowledge that
Their egos are in need of taming, because
Both sides of human nature, which exist within us, all
Vie for control over each person's brain, and
As that deeper truth includes you and me, we'd be wise
To come together, hold hands and enjoy life, side by side
Change for the better by consciously choosing to
think smart iover thinking defensively
Please think again, because deeper truth suggests need to call upon
My Line of Control each time a person's defensive stance
Blows so much hot wind in my face as to trigger
My survival instinct, which naturally longs to
Free my tongue to lash hotly back ...
Each time I consciously place my ego in time out, I can respond to
A put down in a kind, clear, self disciplined manner, suggesting
My ability to voice my truth calmly and clearly while
Carefully making my way through
One emotional mine field after another, and
In this way does my intelligence carve a path that
Inspires those, who do not fear self discovery
To follow my lead into The Promised land, where open minds
Resolve conflicts by embracing The Game of Win-Win over
Power struggling until such time as conflict resolution
Culminates in peace of mind, all around ...
As working toward resolving conflicts, peaceably
Can prove to be a step-by-step process
I choose to muster the stamina necessary to
Focus my energy source on making good use of
Leadership skills in hopes of redirecting
A heated discussion toward change for the better by
Identifying which of my natural reactions are in need of
Taming, and by maintaining control over my think tank
I free my smarts to redirect
Negatively focused attitudes toward engaging in
Solution-seeking discussions that make sense to both sides
Needless to say, leading a hot headed group away from
Turning into an angry gang that attacks my best character traits
Nonsensically suggests that I muster the patience to
Listen attentively and respond proactively rather than
Reacting so angrily as to fling back
Insults defensively rather than choosing my words, carefully
And as I continue to gain insight into the opposing forces that
Vie for control over my attitudes, common sense guides me
To deepen my respect for those who seek to improve their
Lives by adhering to this deeper truth:
The only person whose defensiveness
I can tame is my own, and if you ask how this slice of
Time tested knowledge inspires me to
Change my life for the better, I'd reply:
While conscientiously moving through these
Last two decades of mental transition
I've worked to tame my own basic instinct, which
Naturally leans toward attacking when attacked, and
In addition to that change for the better, here's another:
Over these past two decades, my cup is much more than
Half full of friends who are not afraid to acknowledge that
Their egos are in need of taming, because
Both sides of human nature, which exist within us, all
Vie for control over each person's brain, and
As that deeper truth includes you and me, we'd be wise
To come together, hold hands and enjoy life, side by side
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