Of the many
on planet Earth, living their lives
some are
'inner directed'
while most
are 'other directed'
they need
and seek approval
for every
action they do
spend most
of the time wondering
whether
others respect, love them!
The 'other
directed', collect things
hoping for
other's appreciation
are easily
affected by body shaming
swayed by
criticism, praise....
The 'inner
directed' on the other hand
draw their self-esteem
from within
it is inner
voice that guides them
to feel
good, to do or not to do
criticism
and praise be damned!
A big threat
though is the social media
luring the
once 'inner directed'
to hanker
after 'Likes' and "Wows'
Restoring
balance, being open to inner direction
is the only
sure way to tranquility and happiness!
NB: This poem has been included in the anthology released during the Prime International Poetry Festival organised on 16th Feb 2020 at Mannarkad , Kerala.
