Action ~ Inaction

My brother and I — “horse jumping” in Grandfather’s back yard :))

Working The Assignment: Step 3 — Take Action!

Two little poems from my Journal, paired with Grandfather’s vintage photographs — 1950’s -1960’s.

(This is the 3rd step in:  The Assignment, Guide to Greater Happiness)

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Inaction

How tempting is inaction

Beguiling us to waste

Lovely, precious moments —

Lulled by fear and haste

 

It really doesn’t help us

Fix what’s wrong or heal,

This lack of faith entraps us

On a downward spinning wheel

 

So wake up from your stupor!

Look up, breathe deep, and stand!

Put a smile upon your face

Reach out and help your fellow man!

 

Inaction’s completely selfish

Now you must see it so —

In order to overcome its grip

Get up, and make a go!

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Action

Action is the pendulum

Of life’s swift-ticking clock.

Jump onto it, swing into gear

Or opportunities shall be lost.

 

It’s fine to wait and ponder

When time for that is due.

But soon the clock requires of you —

Get up and play it through.

 

Step out from on the sidelines

Procrastinate no more!

Begin with little tasks at hand

And soon they lead to more.

 

The energy increases

With each new task achieved

Don’t listen to that voice

Of lazy self-defeat!

 

And if at last you’re weary,

Then lay your tasks to rest.

Take a breather, take a nap,

Tackle it later — when you’re fresh!

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For more Action steps, go to my: Depression Emergency Kit, and Runaway (Emergency) Emotional Escape Ramp :)) Great stuff!  DawnSeeker

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