Looking Back, Looking Forward

I came across the following poem in an email I received at work today , not sure of the source. It really says a lot as we close out ’06 and move into ’07.

This short and simple poem embodies some great principles of mental, spiritual and physical health. It is a nice reminder of some of the key and uncommon principles and values of life in constrast to what may be all too common and accepted attitudes of many people today.

I gave this untitled poem the title of:

Count to Ten

Count your blessings instead of your crosses;

Count your gains instead of your losses.

Count your joys instead of your woes;

Count your friends instead of your foes.

Count your smiles instead of your tears;

Count your courage instead of your fears.

Count your full years instead of your lean;

Count your kind deeds instead of your mean.

Count your health instead of your wealth;

Love your neighbor as much as yourself.

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Author unknown