In the depth of my agony
I found something that still pleased me
Healing hurt I paid needlessly
And clearing with sudden esprit
~
My mind washed away to reveal
Regrets guide us to an ideal
Fears are thoughts to be put to heel
Pain's a response we choose to feel
All frustrations are just not real
We each demand our own ordeal
Senses tell less than they conceal
And we're all omnicorporeal
~
I had to lose myself to truly accrue
But I've had glimpses of a world changing view
Where pain people cause you've already seen through
Repeating your trials with a defendants due
You make people do all that you need them to
Manipulating the world just to teach you
No, they're themselves and just acting how they do
But you're there to learn things you already knew
~
We can pick the path of peace
In any situation
Or choose to make these trials increase
Our sorrows and frustration
~
In the depth of my self-pity
I found something that still pleased me
Healing hurt I paid needlessly
And clearing with sudden esprit
Illusions of iniquity
In harm, slight and inequity
These things we give authority
Have strength if we meet them meekly
But belief builds reality
Every thought has causality
Repeating with consistency
By reviewing my history
All things I take my life to be
Replaying what I want to see
With the same negativity
The cycle plays out endlessly
Or choose to live in harmony
With joy and receptivity
Understanding with clarity
That love's the only verity
~
We can pick the path of peace
In any situation
Or choose to make these trials increase
Our sorrows and frustration
~
In the depth of my quandary
I found something that still pleased me
Healing hurt I paid needlessly
And clearing with sudden esprit
The lies that cling tenaciously
Facing it when I'd rather flee
To hold out hope that all can see
I trust you'll end your misery
Believe in your ability
To increase your serenity
Focusing love and empathy
On problems you perceive to be
With no blame, dominance or fee
Agenda-free and happily
Understanding others worry
Without adopting their decree
Just choose to live in harmony
With joy and receptivity
Understanding with clarity
That love's the only verity
~
We can pick the path of peace
In any situation
Or choose to make these trials increase
Our sorrows and frustration
