Stoicism

 This world is filled with chaos,

of anxieties and insatiable desires,

with uncertanities and hardships,

of betrayals and many sufferings,

that affects us adversely.

Things that can't be controlled,

situations we have to face,

our reactions to these stimulus,

would make us understand...

there's a limit to our tolerance. 

If we keep hoping for the best,

working hard for future happiness,

as if running this rat race,

of dreading failures and wishing success, 

where any setbacks makes us frustrated. 

Money is an essential commodity, 

nothing wrong in becoming wealthy, 

but blind chase of material possession, 

might cause us to lose directions,

making us unhappy and unsatisfied. 

To derive joy in our pursuit,

need to enjoy the process, 

be alright with not getting things,

neither depending on achievements,

to experience happiness and comfort. 

Being detached with the outcomes,

indifferent to things happening around us,

focusing on disciplining our emotions,

and controlling our daily reactions,

through humility and good virtue.

This is the wisdom from old times,

to free us from chaos of the world,

as it shows the path to choose,

when societal pressures overwhelm us,

providing an everlasting peace of mind.