19. I need better thoughts

I need better thoughts.
I need the thought that loves God
    Unconditionally.
I need the thought that loves man
    Soulfully.
I need the thought that loves
    The animal kingdom
    Carefully.
I need the thought that loves
    The plant world
    Ceaselessly.
I need the thought that loves
    The stone life
    Compassionately.
Sri Chinmoy, The Golden Boat, part 9, Vishma Press, New York, 1974