Outside Influence

Is it possible for us to ignore outside influences?  Not quite, it is hard.
But we should listen only to our inner voice, which is on its guard.  
To reach that goal we would need to be in a state of creation
In order to attain an atmosphere of calm and of meditation. 

How else could we hear our heart's voice amid the roaring voices?
Our mind is lost in the tumultuous noise, leaving us no choices.
In this situation, it is very hard for us to recognize what to pick
And, in the middle of what’s going on, to find the right yard stick.

These outside voices want to sway us to their point of view.
In such cases, it is wise for us to do what we always knew
Instead of our spontaneous reactions, to stop and to ponder:       
Are these people sincere?  Can we trust, or should we wonder?

Aren’t they in the same situation as we find ourselves in?
Letting themselves being influenced by others, they cannot win.
They don’t have the strength to withstand the temptation.
But should they be able to speak from the heart, with elation

They would probably speak sensible words, which we would feel.
The voice of the heart evolves from humanity and justice, its real.
If we listen to what our inner voice says, we won’t feel lonely
It is our true guide; we should be following its advice – only.