See it when you believe it

It is our life we live
We belong to us
We choose our own perspective
If we transcend or if we fuss

The mind is our greatest weapon
But it is also our biggest vice
To master how we think
To never stumble twice

It is lofty that is sure
A goal few do achieve
But we must always try to learn
In ourselves we must believe

A man is not a slave
unless the master is agreed
Perception is much greater
and it meets our every need

Perceive yourself transcending
An enlightened soul you bear
Each happening is a lesson
How you see it gets you there

An opportunity for patience
for listening as you learn
A chance to show forgiveness
So the tables you can turn

Hardship is only relative
and how you see it is the key
to end the hurt and suffering
and become just who you'll be

Misfortune, hardship, and grief
is not meant to break our heart
We perceive it and transcend  it
We see it as a start

A start to bigger lessons
an evolvement of the soul
there is a blessing in all curses
understanding is the goal

So work on your perspective
Change the way you think
it will improve the world around you
and save you from the brink