In addition to auto suggestions, reminders and other self-help aids, many great people read poetry — particularly heroic poetry — to help uplift them and keep them optimistic.

Poetry seems to have a certain kind of impact on us. Why not try it?

Select some poems that particular­ly touch and inspire you.

Some thoughts can’t be expressed except in poetry. Poetry connects thought with feeling. It strikes a chord in us that nothing else can — reaches us inside — puts us in touch with ourselves.

It stirs our hearts, souls, spirits, wills and minds. Poems often bring back memories of childhood — bring us hope and faith. Poems have some magic qualities to inspire and stimulate us — have an impact on us

Poetry is the most concentrated thought put into words.

You probably know a few poems that move you — uplift you — put you in a good mood. Use them and look for more that have an impact on you.

Here’s a poem that came across my desk this past week. When I read it, it really had an impact on me. This poem literally changed my whole outlook, especially with Christmas and New Year right around the corner.

I immediately began focusing on the blessings in my life, instead of all the work and running around everyone does this time of year.

See if it does the same for you…

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What to Count This Holiday Season…


Count your blessings
instead of your crosses;

Count your gains
instead of your losses.

Count your joys
instead of your woes;

Count your friends
instead of your foes.

Count your smiles
instead of your tears;

Count your courage
instead of your fears;

Count your full years
instead of your lean;

Count your kind deeds
instead of your mean.

Count your health
instead of your wealth;

Love your neighbor
as much as yourself.

— Anonymous

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