Psyche

I believe what I believe

And behave the way I behave

Based on my psyche

On what I've learned and assimilated

It's always good to reflect on these assumptions

These viewpoints

Are they augmenting to our life

Or are they taking away from it

Are they adding fear and anger

Or are they adding love and compassion

Everything is worth taking a good look at

Especially ourselves

We can change

If and when we want to

Been proven time and time again

I'm not saying it's necessary

Or implying one should change.

Compassion and forgiveness

Does not mandate changing

It simply mandates awareness

It's hard to be a complete hypocrite

When one is acutely aware

Of ones own foibles and faults

Humility sets that record straight

For the most part