When I was in school my grades were adequate although I much preferred to play
I never thought concepts learned back then would be applicable today.
I knew basic math was vital…that’s drilled in from the start
But I didn’t know it would come to play such a vital part.
There were things I thought had nothing to do with math
like when I became aware
Life is much more effortless when it is a life we share.
The more people who share our sorrow, who help and reassure
The easier our sorrow is to handle…the longer we endure.
And when we share our happiness with family and friends
like ripples on the water, that feeling never ends.
I have often wondered about this...why does this phenomenon exist?
Is there something in the universe, some teaching I have missed?
Sorrow and happiness have certain properties
when we individually bear them
but both can change dramatically
when we chose to share them.
When we share our sorrow we start to feel it less…
and less, and less, and less
and happiness, when shared, grows to even more happiness!
The solution is quite simple and should serve as a guide…
When shared…our sadness is divided
while shared happiness is multiplied.
Imagine that! The answer lies in basic math--all those years ago conveyed
Perhaps if I’d paid more attention, I’d have earned a better grade.
And it wouldn’t have taken me this long to do the math
And become exceedingly aware…
That Life is much more effortless when it is a life we share.
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