A Healthy Mind

Can a lush green forest grow

On a barren piece of land?

Or a building be constructed

On a giant heap of sand?

Can you make a house of cards

On a crooked tabletop?

Or on uncultivable ground

Expect a healthy crop?

There is a major problem

In each of the above cases.

Something all these lacks

Is a strong and sturdy base.

From the very start to the infinite

In this world of creation,

The quality of what arises

Is a product of its foundation.

Everything in this cosmos,

Be it at dusk or at dawn,

The output is enhanced

By the core, it grows upon.

Roses and lilies blossom

On serene fertile land,

Hardly grows a single branch

In a desert full of sand.        

Quite closely this is connected

To the mind of a human

His perceptions and beliefs,

Outlook and acumen.

A heart full of love

Spreads selfless affection,

While one full of hatred

Gives way to devastation.

The caring and the wise

Give aid to the needy.

Just one wrong step on the wrong path

Makes a person greedy.

Necessary is the condition

To develop a healthy mindset.

For a happy attitude, an easy life

And satisfaction at the sunset,

Heal yourself with silence,

Feel the bliss of the breeze,

Provide comfort to others

For negative thoughts to cease.

Let's open doors to positivity,

Become pure from within,

Greet ourselves and guide others,

It's never too late to begin.