What are my priorities in life?
What causes me grief and strife?
When I am clear on what to embrace
and what to avoid life simplifies, oh joy!
If I meander with no goals or purpose
I can get lost in distractions and waste
my precious life … but meaning comes
from efficiency of my goals, what feeds my soul!
Material possessions, social standing
hold no interest. Enough to pay the bills,
good health, kind friends are what matters
As they lift my spirit and motivate me!
They set me free to pursue my goals
They reinforce what the universe knows,
if we go with the flow we will know
deep satisfaction and a joyful glow!
DP: Inefficient
aroused 
You may simply be “preaching to the choir” here, but even the best choir needs to stay in practice. 🙂
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“good health, kind friends are what matters” I couldn’t agree more!
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Sounds to me like you’ve got your priorities perfectly in check. 😉
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Sometimes when we retreat into ourselves we can reflect on what is important to us. Our health and happiness is important and those we have around us who love us unconditionally. Life is about living isn’t it. Good luck with yours Kate.
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Beautifully said Kate.
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The important things.
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Beautiful words to state the correct priorities of life
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I agree with you. When your priorities are right, things get right with you.
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I would love to sit on that bench and read your lovely poems on life.
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OH, what a beautiful view!
OH, what encouraging words!
Thank you, Kate!
HUGS!!! 🙂
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Little things in life that many ignores weighs more than anything else. I cherish them a lot.
Very nice this is, Kate 🙂
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“(W)hat feeds my soul?” A beautiful question, inspiring many a delightful quest.
Of course, the answer changes as we do, as our circumstances evolve. Good thing we’re supple!
Nor do I begrudge anyone whose happiness differs from mine. We all pursue different ideals, which creates a beguiling diversity. Heck, “me” now and the “me” from ten years ago often are two different people. Many things remain the same, yet not everything does. That winding journey is what we call “Life.”
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a lovely thoughtful and insightful response Keith .. I really appreciate your participation and especially going through old posts, thanks!
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Remember, I didn’t make your acquaintance until a couple months ago, so I have a lot of catching up to do.!
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“what feeds my soul!”…i love this kate. Oftentimes people forget that to be truly happy and satisfied we have to feed our souls with good deeds and kind words. That for me is making my soul really jump with joy..
Thank you for this kate…it warms my heart❤❤❤
P.S. that is one stunning photograph kate..👏👏👏
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oh Mich you are so kind … thanks for your sweet words!
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Totally with you on this
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yes it reflects your values well 🙂
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ah thanks, I was housesitting at that time and had to take the snap … it was down a driveway and quite private but I could imagine sitting on that bench enjoying the view 🙂
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It lookes like a painting Kate…so beautiful.
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it immediately drew me in Mich 🙂
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More often than not we forget what’s what. Thanks for the reminder. I agree with this whole heartedly- good health, kind friends are what matters.
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first and foremost, the rest are just more like dressing on a salad 🙂
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A fine ‘graduation’ gift to everyone – graduates of any age that is ❤
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😎
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