A little more focus on developing the self
A little less worry about opinions off the shelf
So many impressions gathered along the way
A little less need to impress the human breed per se
A little more effort to learn more and more
A little less ego that abrases the core
So many pieces of information I have never known
A little more respect for intelligence home grown
A little more laughter despite day-to-day woes
A little less self-pity the bigger picture will amuse
So many upheavals in a slender existence
A little pinch of salt to combat any resistance
A little more optimism in a world full of injustices
A little less dependency on life’s hits and misses
So many choices and as many chances to salvage
A little more faith in one’s own ability to manage
A little more love for each and everything you do
A little less hatred for things outside and other than you
So many differences we can easily celebrate
A little more understanding in the air so that it reverberates
A little more contentment a little less complaint
A little more humbleness a little less vain
So many desires to justify so many habits to synchronize
A little more peace of mind will make you happy and wise
A little more commitment a little more truth
A little less prejudice a little less uncouth
So many paradigms to learn from and follow
A little more integrity a little less shallow
A little more appreciation for all that we are given
A little less arrogance for that is how we will be forgiven
So many bounties we must be thankful for
A little more reverence for the Giver a little more awe