Our mind is driven by the words we hear,

The stares of others,

And the terrible way they make us feel.

Our mind is shaped by the people we see,

Looking better than how we see ourselves,

Creating an envy for the same.

Our mind is controlled by the defeat we taste,

The feeling of ineptitude,

And the confidence that vanishes.

Our mind is scarred by the jealousy we smell,

On ourselves, on everyone,

The lingering stench of insecurity.

Our mind is hurt by the things we touch,

To change us, and hurt us,

The things that make us strangers to ourselves.

These five senses destroy our minds,

Making us doubtful of ourselves,

Of our capabilities and our presence.

But we were born not knowing the meaning of imperfections,

Only knowing the pleasure of feeling special.

Remember this as you use your ears to hear compliments,

Your eyes to see beauty in everything,

Your taste to remember your victories,

Your smell to experience gratitude,

And your touch to change the lives of others-

With kindness, generosity, and good will.