On Goals Poem by Mike Smith
On Goals
I guess I'm not sure
What I really want out of it
This journey through life
Yes I'd like to have happiness
In abundance if possible
And I'd like to have love
Both to give and receive
A career to hang my hat on
Something rewarding and meaningful
To inspire motivation in people to make the most of themselves
To improve and evolve and spread their goodwill
If I could, I'd like to have some wealth one day
Nothing brash or excessive, but to have earned a modest comfort for my labors and toils
Something I could leave behind for my family, and something extra for charity
I would hope that I can continue to come across interesting and good hearted people
To make friends who deserve the regard I pour out for them
And to never stop learning or broadening my understanding of things
To increase my education and perhaps even apply it in ways that could benefit not only myself but those around me and those who'll come after me as well
Come to think of it
I guess I know just exactly what I want
I just never took the time to list it all out and consider it
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More often than we realize
The answers to life's questions simply lay at our feet
Walked over and ignored
Waiting to one day be discovered
A stunning piece, Mike.You are incredibly insightful. Many people would like what you have described (including me) But beyond that, you nailed the heck out of the conclusion. There are all the answers you want at your disposal if you would just ask yourself and be 100% honest. Even in the worst of questions you could ask yourself; dig deep and be HONEST. This requires a little time when you can be undisturbed and devote your full attention to the undertaking. Many times, the answers are truly right there; the questions can sometimes elude though. Keep inquiring of yourself.
Being honest with ones self is sometimes tough to do. The truth isn't always what we want to hear... But that doesn't make it any less true. It takes practice to be 100% candid. I'm working on it. And hopefully improving at least a bit. Thanks kelly
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4/23/2024 8:51:21 AM # 1.0.0.1119
Most people, Mike, are unaware, perhpas deliberately, of what they want.. We chase dreams that are hollow.. Mere materialism cannot buy one happiness and peace. One of the finest intellectuals India has ever produced, Amartya Sen, said that money is nothing without human rights and freedom of expression.. I guess, to put it in a very un-intellectual manner, almost bluntly, our goals should concentrate on making good memories.. We will not remember how at our young days we had been fighting cats and dogs to climb up the corporate ladder to get a big house, fancy cars, carrying an I-Phone etc... But we certainly will remember the days we spent with the ones we love.. And then hope that we live our lives in a manner that we will be remembered for good once we are gone.. A fine work pal.. As usual, your simplicity is your best feature.. Thanks.
A great way of putting it Souren. Our greatest goals are the ones which bring us together with the ones we love. Which cement our place in their memory as a cherished person. Thanks