By Sy Dorfman
Sometimes when you feel down
And you’re looking for something to lift you up,
But there’s nobody around
So what is the treasure that has to be found.
If I look at negative feelings that have dominated
My past or the people that have wronged me,
Or the love that did not last — so what is
The solution to the things we cannot see.
Are you aware of what you’re doing
To be the way you want to be,
Is it really that important to express the way we feel
But how do we express it in ways that make it real.
It might be very valid to relieve
Ourselves of stress,
perhaps it is the answer
If it leads to happiness.
But when you’re basing your opinion
On what you think is true,
If it’s not very valid
It could never be right for you.
If you see it with your eyes
and your look is very clear,
You’ll know exactly what is happening
So there’s really no need to fear.
So when you’re in the present
RIGHT NOW IS WHAT YOU SEE
And then you look at feelings to tell you how to be
Before you look at feelings
AWARENESS IS THE KEY.
If it’s happening as you see it
Then that’s how it should be.
You’ll try to be objective
Complaining isn’t cool
Shining light on darkness
is your greatest tool.
So what do I do
when temptation is so strong
Can I do what is right
and stop doing what is wrong.
Can I make a commitment
and stick to a plan
Even though my temptation says
there’s no way that you can.
So when you’re in the present
RIGHT NOW IS WHAT YOU SEE
And then you look at feelings to tell you how to be
Before you look at feelings
AWARENESS IS THE KEY.
If it’s happening as you see it
Then that’s how it should be.
You will see a big difference
in the way you want to feel
And then you will know
THAT THIS IS WHAT IS REAL
