Self-Confidence

Life lives in the shadows of a series of hopes

We kindle the flame with our awareness

which is the light of consciousness itself

Self-confidence is the shiny star in a dark sky

It isn't dependent on the sun

Our self-confidence grows with taking action

A rose always survives in the middle of a thorn bush

It is fed by the morning mist of the day

We too can survive in the middle of attractions

with thorns and thorny distractions

We can be fed by our inner awareness of the day

Sometimes blooming roses are picked by selfish people

To satisfy wants and wishes or to please someone

Our blooming intellect can be picked by the greedy

To satisfy their ego and jealousy to get fame and fortune

Because we’re on the path eager to lay flowers of success

We rush, depend on a good-luck story

or take long-time leisure at our peril

Then we miss the boat of self-discipline

This only brings wobbling self-confidence 

Surround yourself with kind and self-disciplined mentors