to be grateful

This is what it says
Go placidly amid
The noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence
As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons
Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others
Even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit

Raindrops on my windshield
As I drive past your home
The train tracks had me finished
Had me waiting to damn long
They remind how I feel
When I feel
It was all my fault
(Call my friends up)
They distract me
I Call my friends up
They distract me from the pain
All the torment turning in and out of my brain
I think its finally time I come down
I come down from outer space
(Got lost on the way)
(Got lost on the way)
(Got lost on the way)
(Got lost on the way)
As I wade through the river
Cold water on my feet
When the sky is breaking over
When the angels call after me
The devils in the details
(They are vexatious to the spirit)
And the details are inside of me
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter
For always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself

How can I love my mom
If she can't love herself
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans
Keep interested in your own career, however humble
It is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery
All the torture in the ballroom
Turning people's pain into wealth
Bloodstains on the carpet
There are tears under the floor
Her feelings on the shelf
She left not feeling any more
But let
This does not blind you to what virtue there is
Many people strive for high ideals and everywhere life is full of heroism
Be yourself
Especially do not feign affection
Neither be cynical about love
For in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
It is as perennial as the grass
Take kindly the counsel of the years
Gracefully surrendering the things of youth
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you from sudden misfortune

But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself
You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars
You have a right to be here

And whether or not it is clear to you
No doubt the universe is unfolding as it should
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be
And whatever your labours and aspirations
In the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy

As I wade through the river
Cold water on my feet
When the sky is breaking over
When the angels call after me
The devils in the details
How can I love my mom
If she can't love herself
All the torture in the ballroom
Turning people's pain into wealth
Bloodstains on the carpet
There are tears under the floor
Her feelings on the shelf
She left not feeling any more