Temper your passion with wisdom, your frenzy with good sense, Aim for Balance and Growth in your pursuits so you don’t panic, Or turn what once seemed fun into something far too intense, But can develop naturally in a way that's healthy, sustainable and organic. [full text below] Ep. 422 - Love Happy We begin as always with the Happy Creed. We believe in Happy, in Balance and Growth, of being Mindful and Grateful, Compassionate and Understanding. Yowza Haha My Happy Friends! I used to be in love with Love, A state I was rather fond of, But Love can be a tricky thing, So, play it cool, and never cling. I was conditioned, you see, Into thinking that persistence and grand gestures were key, That passionate, imaginative pitching of woo Was all a suitor had to do! Alas, alack and mercy be, I finally learned that ain’t for me. The tragedy is not that you’ll lose a Love you could’ve had, But, much worse--that you’ll win the heart of someone bad, Because the promise of Love can cloud every thought, So that you realize too late what such folly has brought. I used to chase after dates and show my affection with poems and gifts, Without ever getting to know them first, through connection or trust, I also used to love finding a new hobby, who doesn’t love one that temporarily uplifts? But if it had no real staying power or substance it would wind up a bust. New things can be exciting, all mysterious and attractive and stuff, But if there’s no compatibility, then it’s doomed to breed discontent, Because no matter how much you try to force it, it’ll never be enough, That’s why when it comes to Love, you’d do well to start with mature intent. Is how you’re behaving something you plan to sustain? Or is it just a big show that will be over far too soon? Then what will you do when pleasure turns to pain? Can you get over yourself after being over the moon? Love Happy means to temper your passion with wisdom, your frenzy with good sense, To aim for Balance and Growth in your all interests and pursuits so you don’t panic, Or get so carried away that what at first seemed fun becomes too intense, But can develop naturally in a way that is healthy, sustainable and organic. Haha Yowza
