When reality is better than dreams

2025 May 13

You count the hours you sleep

 

Ever devoured a juicy fruit

And counted the calories

 

Ever lost a game to your child

And counted the greying hair on your head

 

Counting shows what is important to you

By its presence or absence

 

What do you count

Blood Pressure, anniversaries, bank balance, certificates, steps walked, day of the week, supplements, meditation time, items ticked on checklist, meetings ducked, weddings attended …

 

Is life count itself

What count you cherish the most?

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