Perspective is important,
not looking at things onlyfrom our own viewpoint
but also others' observations.
Somehow everyone else's lifelooks happier more complete
until we get closer, listening
to their concerns and feelings.
Judging and comparing can
get us nowhere but frustrated,
unfulfilled and ungrateful-
wanting more and then more.
Can we find the serendipity
and little surprises and delights
that can make each day
a growing learning experience?
Only then will we be truly happy,
able to live more fully not demanding
but accepting each day as a gift
from a loving Father above.