Reflections on life (part 2)

It’s not that serious to be empathetic until apathy spreads.
It’s not that serious to be supportive until isolation hits.
It’s not that serious to be nurturing until neglect harms.
It’s not that serious to seek growth until stagnation stifles.

It’s not that serious to be innovative until tradition binds you.
It’s not that serious to be open-minded until prejudice blinds you.
It is not that serious to be respectful until disrespect wounds you.
It’s not that serious to seek truth until falsehoods thrive.

It’s not that serious to be optimistic until pessimism prevails.
It’s not that serious to be determined until obstacles block your path.
It’s not that serious to be faithful until doubt creeps in.
It’s not that serious to seek love until hatred spreads.

It’s not that serious to be peaceful until conflict erupts.
It’s not that serious to be joyful until sadness looms.
It’s not that serious to be content until envy strikes.
It’s not that serious to seek purpose until aimlessness reigns.

It’s not that serious to be curious until ignorance confines you.
It’s not that serious to be adventurous until fear restricts you.
It’s not that serious to be open-hearted until rejection stings.
It’s not that serious to seek clarity until confusion clouds your mind.

It’s not that serious to be disciplined until chaos reigns.
It’s not that serious to be focused until distractions lure you away.
It’s not that serious to be sincere until insincerity wounds.
It’s not that serious to seek connection until loneliness grips you.

It’s not that serious to be joyful until sorrow casts a shadow.
It’s not that serious to be hopeful until despair darkens your outlook.
It’s not that serious to be loving until hatred spreads.
It’s not that serious to seek peace until war erupts.

It’s not that serious to be wise until foolishness prevails.
It’s not that serious to be strong until weakness strikes.
It’s not that serious to be resilient until adversity hits.
It’s not that serious to seek the truth until lies dominate.

It’s not that serious to be generous until greed consumes you.
It’s not that serious to be loyal until betrayal wounds.
It’s not that serious, to be honest, until deceit prevails.
It’s not that serious to seek beauty until ugliness reigns.

It’s not that serious to be compassionate until indifference spreads.
It’s not that serious to be forgiving until grudges grow.
It’s not that serious to be resilient until challenges arise.
It’s not that serious to seek unity until division rules.