To Thrive

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. ~ Maya Angelo

We need not settle.
Our well-developed
diet mentality
says we're deprived
eating sanely,
taking only what body needs,
not what mind craves.
But we can learn the joy
inherent in right choices,
the satisfaction of sanity.
And when we let go
of control, choose health,
sobriety. sanity, we can thrive —
we can feel passion...as positive,
have compassion, humor, even style!