I’m already in heaven

I’m already in heaven
I'm already in heaven
because I tell only the truth,
although I sometimes refrain
from telling the whole truth.

I'm already in heaven
because I see the needs
of people around me
although I do not
always know how to help.

I'm already in heaven
because I seek the happiness
of everyone around me
although sometimes I fail to
understand how to help.

I'm already in heaven
because I'm sensitive
to how other people see
although sometimes I don't
know how other people fail to see.

I'm already in heaven
because I accept each other person
although sometimes I offer friendly criticism.

I'm already in heaven
because I do not fear criticism
for what is true of me
although I sometimes do
avoid telling what would upset others.

I'm already in heaven because
I enjoy the feeling of being alive
although I know that I will die
much sooner than I wish.

I'm already in heaven because
I never condemn other people
although I see the mistakes they make.

I'm already in heaven because
I have loyalty to everyone
although sometimes I must
balance one loyalty against another.

I'm already in heaven because
I never fight with another
although sometimes I must
affirm that my way is not their way.