Crystal clear

In the dance of life, we often stray From the path that leads us back to today Lost in a whirlwind of thoughts and schemes Forgetting the beauty of life, it seems But self-awareness is a gift we can seek A practice that can make us strong and meek For when we turn inward, and take the time To put our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs on the line We give ourselves the gift of silence, you see A chance to truly understand what it means to be free To empathize with others, to feel their pain And gain their support, when we are in strain For in the moments of stillness and quietude We learn the power of listening, of being shrewd To observe our own actions, and adjust them with grace To recognize and manage emotions, in any place To live in the present, with open eyes To be present for love, with no disguise To cherish our families, our friends so dear Leavening the past in the past