We speak of wanting peace of mind daily,
But is that actually what we’re seeking?
Think about it for a moment,
As you’re being distracted by noise pollution.
The notification of a text or email on your phone,
The sound of your phone vibrating or ringing.
Or what about the TV playing in the background,
Or any other tech device that encompasses your life.
Or what about the constant noise pollution of the world,
From social media apps to billboards advertising what to buy.
Or what about the relationship you refuse to let go of,
Because of the insecure thoughts that infiltrate your mind.
You’d rather deal with the chaos and dysfunction,
Than look at your reflection and dig deep into your soul.
You can lie to those around you,
Your reflection and soul you can’t lie to.
We won’t heal from our childhoods and adult experiences,
We’d rather put a bandaid on it and hope it stays on.
When in actuality you have deep wounds,
That need stitches and consistent healing.
We’d rather bury our sorrows with unsolicited hookups,
Or drowning in alcohol like it’s a swimming pool of chlorine.
We’d rather hide our sadness and disappointments,
Through smiles in front of others and highlighted pics and reels on social media.
We’d rather deflect and focus on other things,
Distracting ourselves from our inner truths of who we really are.
We love to hide our truths,
Knowing we’re seeking deeper connections.
We’d rather tell concocted lies,
Than sharing our hidden truths.
The concocted lie can be we’re good,
When the hidden truth is we’re mentally, spiritually, emotionally and physically drained.
The concocted lie is we’re happy in all aspects of our lives,
The hidden truth is we’re lonely and in need of comfort.
So do we really want peace of mind?
Or do we just thrive more in chaos and dysfunction?