One Vessel

You only get one chance at life.
The vessel that you've been given,
much like the car you drive,
or the boat you use,
or the tools you own,
needs to be maintained.
It requires rest, nurturing, food,
water, laughter and love.
It thrives on positive energy.
It excels under pressure.
It blossoms in good conditions.

Now . . . ponder this . . .

We are each our own vessel.
A craft that needs all those things above.
Now understand that we, as a collective people,
are one vessel, too.
This larger vessel is in no less need of all that
rest,
nurturing,
food,
water,
laughter
and love.

Sail your ship wisely
so you might help others do the same.
We are all One Vessel.