The journey of Self

I’m lost and I’m searching

Where do I go?

I climbed a mountain

All I found was snow.

I forged a river

And sailed the high seas,

With all of this searching

I still couldn’t find me.

The yearning was growing

But, what was I to be?

A doctor who heals?

Maybe a teacher to teach?

A baker who bakes?

Or a preacher to preach?

Contentment and happiness

Just seemed out of my reach.

I’ve searched and studied

I’ve read dozens of books,

When I finally realised

all I had to do was look.

I was looking outside

Under and above,

What I realise now

All I needed was love.

Love for myself

And for all humankind.

Acceptance of failures

Tribulations and trials.

Knowing at all times

I could face them with a smile.

You see, my Gift is myself

And the love I can give

By giving this love

I help others to live

It’s as simple as that as

Absurd as it sounds.

You see contentment IS

just a state of mind,

So stop the searching

and you will find

Whatever it is

that you love to do

Is the gift that you have

and then you’ll share it too.

When you start doing this

Your happiness will grow

Then it’s up to you

To share what you know.

 Katrina-Jane 27.12.11 ©