Thought of Reflection by Vanessa Ilustrisimo Oriol
Our living is like a roller coaster
It will give us upside down ride
The route might be rough or smooth
So brace yourself and enjoy the ride
If life give you a hard time
Gather your strength, beat it with hope
If the dark clouds caught your thought
Close your eyes and pray
If you stumble in obstacle along your way
Stand up and walk it slow
If you feel the pain of rejection
Take courage to knock it off
If the scent of mistake suffocate you
Take a deep breath and wipe it out
If you’re having a bad day
Cheer up its’ okay, good day happen too
Don’t let anxiety prison your mind
Delight your soul with love and care
Your well being is your reflection
Remember that mental health matters
It will give us upside down ride
The route might be rough or smooth
So brace yourself and enjoy the ride
If life give you a hard time
Gather your strength, beat it with hope
If the dark clouds caught your thought
Close your eyes and pray
If you stumble in obstacle along your way
Stand up and walk it slow
If you feel the pain of rejection
Take courage to knock it off
If the scent of mistake suffocate you
Take a deep breath and wipe it out
If you’re having a bad day
Cheer up its’ okay, good day happen too
Don’t let anxiety prison your mind
Delight your soul with love and care
Your well being is your reflection
Remember that mental health matters
The "thought of reflection" is a poem I wrote to express through words how I managed to take care my well-being. I often do positive self-talk in front of the mirror. When I'm stressed and exhausted, I look at my reflection and talk. I compliment myself with encouraging words and I keep inspiring myself to be optimistic no matter what. In that way, I am able to keep my mental health in check.
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