Your True North

In the quiet moments, pause and reflect

On the path you're treading, the life you elect

Are your steps aligned with the values you hold?

Or have you traded your truth for silver and gold?

Do you stand firm in the beliefs you profess?

Or have you compromised, settled for less?

 

The world whispers promises of wealth and might

But is being "right" truly the ultimate fight?

Is the cost of riches worth the price you pay?

If it means losing yourself along the way?

If you can't do what you love, or be with those dear

Is the pursuit of success worth the fear?

 

In the race for more, have you lost your way?

Do you find yourself drifting further each day?

Have you told little lies, or played deceit's game?

Is the pursuit of power worth the shame?

If misery is the fruit of your quest

Is it truly worth the unrest?

 

Pause and reflect on what truly matters

Beyond the noise, the clamor, the clatters

Is it the love you give, the joy you share?

Or the hollow victories that leave you bare?

In the mirror of the soul, seek your truth

Reclaim the innocence of your youth

 

For life is fleeting, a precious gift

Don't let it slip away, don't let it drift

Find solace in the values you hold dear

Let them guide you, let them steer

For in the end, it's not the wealth you amass

But the love you give, the moments that last

 

So, pause and reflect, let your heart be your guide

In the journey of life, let your soul decide

For what truly matters is not the applause

But living a life true to your cause

In the mirror of the soul, find your peace

And let your true self finally release

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