Andy Stephenson• Show poetry

From my studies of psychology, religions, and personal experience these conclusions I have reached


I've found that in my life the practice of this proves true


                  Truism


Thoughts dictate attitude.  It is important to master one's thoughts

Don't waste time worrying about mistakes.  File them for reference and  
    do better

Truism is a philosopy, not a religion.  There is no right religion.  All religions attempt to understand, communicate with, and contain God.  It is wiser to listen to God.  Many religious leaders try to manipulate followers with fear and superstition for personal gain or power and the others seem caught in their own madness.


A Truist seeks truth and values honesty

A Truist recognizes what is true and provable

A Truist chooses to do good because it is the better way

A Truist tries to be nice to others because it is a more beneficial course

Truists question all things, but mostly themselves

Truists realize that in order to be most effective, they must love  
    themselves and consider themselves first

A Truist seeks the truth about God, humanity, and all things

A Truist's goal is to grow and expand


People are not inherently evil.  People have the ability to choose.  The vast majority of humankind chooses to strive for good


Attitude is the major determining factor of life experience.  The better one's attitude, the better one's responses to each situation

A Truist's goals

To do better each day
To try to be open and aware of the many possibilities and make  
    intelligent choices
To enjoy life and encourage others to do the same
To be truthful in order to better perceive truth; with eyes which love  
    truth
To respect others and attempt to be nice to them
To constantly improve and expand
To make the most of each moment



    I wrote my first poem in the second grade when forced by the teacher.  I told a young woman in high school that I wrote poetry to impress her, so I started writing some to impress her.  Had my first poem published in 1970.

    Also in 1970 I wrote my first song.  In 1975 I had no television, no friends, lived in a town I didn't know, and the music on the radio was not good.  I started writing many songs to entertain myself.  In 1979, I stopped writing poetry.  I wrote strictly songs and essays.    I like the genres of songwriting more than poetry by itself.  Since I have joined AP in January, I have written some contest poems.

    If you find any song interesting, cassettes are available at no cost.

    I prefer to co-write rather than writing alone.  If you would like to collaborate, I will make a recording of the finished song.  Rights and authorship equally divided.


                                       Andy



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