I was born at a young age in 1963,
Survived the streets of Brooklyn and my fighting family;
My parents both were atheists, to them God was for saps,
For me that meant no Hebrew School and I thanked God for that!

No Chanukah, no Christmas trees, no holy holidays,
When we sat down to share a meal for grace we said “uy vey!”
I was schooled in logic, learned hard science and new math,
But then came adolescence and I found another path.

I started seeking spiritually from Zen to LSD,
I did some breathwork, got real high; And found my God drug free!
I took two years of college then dropped out of my courses,
To study “Course In Miracles” and learn just who my Boss is.

I felt the man called Jesus take me by the hand,
He helped me feel a peace that passed all I could understand;
I learned that he was there for me his love would never leave,
And that I was worthy all I had to do was breathe.

My parents took it personally, “Oh, where did we go wrong?
Our son has got religion? Well, at least he's not reborn!”
I didn't join a church or pass pamphlets in the street,
I meditated, prayed, And chose tofu over meat.

I took all of the workshops and expensive weekend trainings,
I paid for Tony Robbins to say “Scott, just quit complaining!”
I walked the twelve step pathway and I found my higher power,
I started writing joyous songs and singing in the shower.

Some friends who overheard me said, “Scott, please make a tape;
Your music will help many folks rejoice and celebrate”
And so I went from shower to the studio and stage,
I freed up the performer who'd been locked inside a cage.

My music brought me so much joy and even brought me money,
I left the day job and moved west to where it's much more sunny;
I made CD's, the word caught on and I was quite sought after,
There's nothing like a message sent through heartfelt song and laughter.

I continued on my healing path of growth and transformation,
I freed my inner child but he hated meditation;
I tried to work on discipline to sit still was an issue,
Maybe I have ADD, oh God get me a tissue!

Gradually I realized I was not simply a seeker,
I started giving workshops and became a traveling speaker;
Wisdom would flow through me in profound and wondrous ways,
I'd listen to my talks on tape and truly be amazed.

At home I learned my lessons just like everybody else,
I learned to love another I first gotta love myself;
I grew through my relationships the land of Mars and Venus,
I learned to listen to my heart not just my head and penis.

I met a mate four years ago and now we live together,
We're learning how to work things through in fair and stormy weather.

Sometimes when our fears collide we both get out of joint,
We point the finger at each other and really miss the point.

But in the midst of differences we're learning to be friends,
To honor diverse points of view and not judge or defend.

A fighting Brooklyn boy can become a gentle man,
When he stops being so tight and right and seeks to understand.

And that's what I have learned so far out in the Sunshine State,
It's best to battle with my ego instead of with my mate.

That's what I've learned so far in all these years I've told you of,
I'd rather lose an argument and win at choosing love.