The Journey Within
Before you chase the world's applause,
Before you seek its fleeting prize,
Guard the temple that carries your soul,
And keep serenity in your eyes.
A healthy body walks with grace,
A peaceful mind sees pathways clear.
Together they become the light
That outshines doubt, outlives fear.
Life was never meant to follow
The maps we carefully design.
It bends like rivers, climbs like mountains,
Yet every turn has its own divine.
Walk with courage, breathe with faith,
Accept what lies beyond control.
For strength is born not from certainty,
But from the calmness of the soul.
Measure your wealth not by possessions,
Nor by titles earned in time.
Count instead the peaceful mornings,
The grateful heart, the life sublime.
When body and mind stand side by side,
In harmony, steadfast and free,
The world may change a thousand times,
But nothing can diminish thee.
So live with purpose, love with kindness,
Keep hope alive through joy and pain.
For those who master self within
Need never fear the wind or rain.
The greatest victory is not over others,
Nor found in fortune's shifting tide.
It is waking each day with strength in your body,
And peace forever in your mind.
