If you're not deciding for yourself, who is?

Steven Covey is a great source for many a profound thought. One such is from Rita Mae Brown who once said:

~ Peacefulness follows any decision, even the wrong one. ~

There is immense truth in that statement. It kind of sums up the writing I did earlier in the week. Perhaps you might find something in it of worth to yourself.

Much Love & Hugs~

Captain of my Ship

I sat reflecting one summer morn
as I wrote of the things to portray,
of life and struggles I've had of my own,
of lessons I've learned on the way.

When to my mind came a heavenly view
understanding of things as they are,
the power each has their whole life through
the effects, good or bad, reaching far.

It all takes place on the open sea
where each person stands at the wheel.
The task is a captain each one will be,
a ship of their own is the deal.

Each one departs without knowing much
of the waters they'll have to endure,
whether they're gentle, or peaceful and such
or if storms will bring death that seems sure.

The journey begins, the waters are clear-
the sun, it shines bright in the sky.
There is a slight breeze just off from the peer
and you look at the wheel with a sigh.

Three choices are yours to choose from each day,
the first is to steer and stand tall,
or give unto others to steer your way,
or have no one steering at all.

The second's no good - you are destined to fear,
feeling helpless as time passes by.
Storms seem much worse when someone else steers
and you're just along for the ride.

The third option too - no one steering at all,
is there possibly anything worse-
than riding through waves with each rise and each fall
too scared to try what was rehearsed?

Only the first choice can bring peace of mind
in spite of the set backs you'll know.
You have the compass another can't find,
the map of the place you're to go.

In spite of the doubt that may come to be
the access to help, it is near.
Although He'll not steer your ship on the sea,
He'll stand by your side as YOU steer.

Some learning can only be learned going through
the worst things to ever abide.
He'll teach as you go and explain how to do,
through the worst storms he'll stay by your side.

With anchor let down he's steady and strong
if you listen and trust on his words.
Understand it or not you will never go wrong
but will feel just as free as the birds.

So be you, someone else, or just tossed here or there,
it's your choice who your captain will be.
Wanted or not, be success, or through fear-
on my ship, the captain is me.

"At the helm" by Danny Hahlbohm
For more information on the Artist Danny Hahlbohm, visit his information page.

*Rita Mae Brown is a source of many a wonderful and often humorous quotes worth reading.