Reasons

In the radiance of the sun

As it rises to light up another day

In the sparkle of the water

As it laps the shore

In the whispering green 

Of the leaves on the trees

In the snow that shines white

On the tops of the mountains yonder

In the twinkle that glitters in

The eye of a naughty child

In the softness of the wizened

Skin of the aged

In the happy laughter 

Of carefree youth

In the wonder reflected

On the face of an infant

In all these things and more

You can see the joy of life

In all these miracles you can find

A reason for rejoicing

If only you stop to look.

Make a pact with yourself 

Take out the time

From rushing helter-skelter

From earning a living

From dealing with joys and sorrows

From bearing the burden of everyday worries

And marvel at how wonderful 

life can be

All you need is

To stop and look

And you will find 

More joy than sorrow

More happiness than grief

More ecstasy than anguish

More reasons for living


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