The Stigma

There's a stigma about struggles

It's like we're not supposed to talk about them

We're not supposed to share

Because if we do, we'll be seen as weak

As if admitting that we're struggling

Is the same as admitting that we're failures

But the truth is, everyone struggles sometimes

And it's nothing to be ashamed of

The stigma of mental health is alive

And well in our society

Too many people are ashamed

To talk about their problems

They feel like they're all alone

Fighting a battle that no one understands

Mental health is just as important

As physical health, but too often

It's ignored or dismissed

We need to break the silence

And start talking about mental health

There are many stigmas we battle

Each and every day

They can be about our looks,

Our race or our creed

Sometimes they're about our sexuality

Or the way we dress

But we don't let them get us down

We keep on fighting

For who we are and what we believe

And we don't give up without a fight

The stigmas can try to hold us back

But we'll never let them win

We'll keep on standing tall and proud

And we'll never give in

It's hard enough to battle the illness

But harder still when people judge you

They don't understand the pain you're in

And they don't know what you're going through

They see your weakness and they make fun

They think that you're just a pathetic case

But you have to keep on fighting

You can't let them beat you down

There's already enough stigma in the world

Enough hatred and discrimination

You don't need it from your own kind

You don't need their judgement and their scorn

Fortuitous soul

The universe has a funny way,

of giving us exactly what we need,

when we least expect it.

It's the fortuitous soul,

the one who takes life as it comes,

and doesn't question why.

They're the ones who find the good,

in every situation,

no matter how bad it seems.

Their hearts are open and free,

and they're always ready for love.

They live their lives with purpose,

and know that everything happens for a reason.

Fortuitous soul,

What led you to this place?

A life of chance,

Or a carefully planned fate?

You were born with a silver spoon,

But you never took it for granted.

You've worked hard for everything you've got,

And you never stopped fighting.

You've been through hell and back,

But you never gave up hope.

Your resilience is an inspiration,

And your determination is unwavering.

A fortuitous soul is one that is blessed,

It has a deep understanding and connection to the divine.

This soul has found its way through the muck and the murk,

And has emerged pure and enlightened.

Its path is never without challenges,

But with each step, this soul grows stronger.

It is grateful for all the good and bad in its life,

For it knows that everything happens for a reason.

This soul is at peace with itself and the world around it,

And experiences true joy in every moment.

We are all lucky

In life, some more so than others

Things happen for a reason

We can't always see it at the time,

But in the end, it's all for the best

Even when things don't go our way,

There's something to be learned

So we should be thankful for the good and the bad,

For everything that makes us who we are,

And for the chance to keep moving forward.

True happiness

Happiness is not a thing you find

It's the thing that finds you

When you're looking for something else

And it takes you by surprise

It's not a destination

But the journey along the way

The small moments that add up to life

That's what brings happiness

True happiness is not found

In the things we accumulate

But in the relationships we build

And the moments we share

It's not a matter of what we have

But who we are and what we give

The greatest joy in life

Is when we make someone else happy

True happiness doesn't come from what we have,

From what we buy or what we receive,

But from who we are and how we feel,

And the love that we can give.

It's not found in mountains or in oceans wide,

In grand palaces or ruby reds wine,

But in simple things that we take for granted,

In the smile of a friend or a loved one's glance.

Happiness is being with the people you love

Being able to smile and be yourself

Knowing that your loved ones are safe and happy

Feeling content with what you have

Laughing until your stomach hurts

Finding peace and joy in the simplest things

Knowing that tomorrow will be a new adventure

Finding peace and joy

Is easier than you'd think

Especially when you find

That happy place inside

Where worry and stress can't find you

And you're free to just be

Simply relax and let go

Of everything that's been bothering you

And soon enough you'll realize

That peace and joy were always there

What a world we would have

If only peace and joy were alive

Instead of hatred and pain

We could all be happy and free

If everyone just took a moment

To look around and cherish life

The world would be such a better place

And we could all feel the peace and joy