Balancing Life

Life is like a pendulum scale 

Trying to find an equilibrium of balance

From making crucial life decisions to pleasure

With one tale higher than the other. 

We overwork ourselves

For fulfilment it gives 

Leaving us in a pleasant mood

Yet it can be tiresome. 

Time is ever-flowing

Each decision you make counts

It can be overwhelming 

When you want to do everything 

Even so there is only one of you. 

An equilibrium scale does not exist

For one side would outweigh the other

You must make sacrifices 

From making a living or having fun. 

Life

Life can be stagnant at times 

Going through the same groove

Thinking each day can be different

Yet the results stayed the same. 

Leaving you burnt out

Longing for something new to sprout

Where your self-doubt kicks in

Despite that you remain resilient throughout this process. 

We can make changes in our routine

To make each day worth it

After all we are not a machine 

For we have control over our behavior and sentiment. 

Difficulty of breaking old habits 

Due to the comfort of our old routines

Therefore forming new ways can be frightening 

Even so it can be rewarding

When you can push for change.

Peace

Some would say finding peace in yourself takes time

Like a long continuous climb up a mountain

With excruciating obstacles along the way 

That never stops coming at you with full throttle. 

It felt hopeless in that moment

Where your thoughts are uncontrollable

Leaving you quite emotional 

As if your opponent has won. 

Its a challenge to overcome your thoughts

Because we tend to burden ourselves

With the constant pressure of satisfying others

Leaving a knot in the heart

Which makes it difficult to untangle. 

As time moves on

We slowly untangle the knots in the heart

Because we learned to protect our peace

Then trying to satisfy others who are unappreciative.

Personal Growth

A healthy break helped clear my head

from all of my spiraling thoughts

To live a life for myself

While achieving my goals.

I flourish as an individual

By letting go of my guilt and concerns

Where my mind is in serenity

And found peace within me. 

Like the weather 

It will be dark and cloudy

Sunny and clear skies 

Rainy and foggy 

Which symbolizes the kind of days in life

Yet it is never the end of your story. 

A blank book with many pages 

Sharing your life through chapters

With a bunch of stages 

That showcases various emotions

For you are the sole writer of your journey.

Gratitude

The joy you bring to people

Lifts their spirit

Through your interactions

Making their day with your kind gesture

Which will be remembered for a lifetime. 

Each second that passes by

I am grateful for my life 

Surrounded by friends and family 

That keeps me grounded 

With a heart so full. 

We are truly never alone

Guided by our friends and family

Motivates us to keep going

Who listens to us when times are rough 

That stuffs our minds with a reality check. 

Words are not enough 

To express our gratitude for one another

Actions allow us to validate those spoken words

In a way that affirms our care towards them. 

Thankful is an understatement

Because I am surrounded by incredible friends and family

Cheered on by a strong support system

Wishing I could thank them more

Even if it's just a crumb.

 

Friendship

Life is not so lonely

With friends so homely

Which feels like a treat

That makes the day sweet. 

An unbreakable bond

Beyond your imagination 

That makes you laugh 

Who encourages you with affirmation. 

Friends you can rely on 

Through your rainy days 

That will lift you up

Conveyed by their words and actions 

Allows you to stand tall. 

A friend that trolls each other

Is a friendship worth keeping

That makes life entertaining.

With endless banter and constant laughter.

A New Opportunity

 A break is refreshing 

When you start living in the moment

By focusing on yourself and not other

In a world that is a blessing. 

A door opens 

To a new opportunity 

Where it feels strange at first

For it is a big change.  

Change can be scary

When your routine is programmed into your mind

Where it is hard to break habits 

Which prevents you from moving forward

That leaves you needing to catch up 

Or left behind. 

Yet you must gain the confidence
To get through your self-doubt 

For there is a clear route 

That will steer you in the right direction.  

Driven by motivation 

Allows you to explore the world

Gaining new memories and skills 

To be a step closer to your goals.