Reflections and Blessings

Today time stood still to inform me to stop being so anxious

The present taught me what I want is not always what I need

It took awhile for reality to register because I was busy chasing my dreams

My footsteps were planned but the more I walked the further I lost my way

I tried desperately to leave but it was my destiny to stay

I had become accustomed to excellence but had forgotten that even in good and bad times to always pray

The future was always on my mind while I neglected the many blessings of each day

Now that everything is quiet I can meditate in silence

I see things clearly by letting nature take its course

I have separated from impatience

For tomorrow may or may not work in my favor

But for the gift of my life I am thankful to my creator