In Yourself and About Yourself

it is extremely important to feel good
in yourself and about yourself
before you can feel good about things
or people beginning with family

this might sound selfish
and would be if limited to the self
but feeling good in and about oneself
projects to others
in attitudes that can transform negative situations
into positive ones
feeling bad in and about oneself
contaminates a positive situation
transforming it into drama
that is often difficult to be around

friends, family, loved ones and movies
may defile you
if you let them dump negative attitudes on you
through foul and cynical language, gossip, hatred, resentment,
discouragement, fear, and all forms of distorted anger
it is best to avoid them
and never attempt to convert them
except by example
just live your life well and to the fullest
and let them watch and hate on if they must
since that is what they are often deeply determined to do
because many people simply choose to love to hate
you or anyone or anything else
it is wise to avoid such people like the plague
stand up to them cautiously and discreetly
and never shrink in their midst
but be fearless
asserting your good feelings
and good intentions
that you wish to maintain
being righteous in all your responses
lest you become like them
and through stature, grace and elegance
manifest true beauty
and prove your magnanimity
and power
to all
in the face of their ugliness
and their adversity
this victory
is among the greatest feelings
of good you will ever know