use it wisely

we have but a little time in this 

form/body now 

so we are to use it wisely and not 

waste our moments on forgetting 

the self and getting carried away 

by the currents of thought 

for life is a precious opportunity 

to gain realization of the SELF

and we should be cognizant always 

of this opportunity 

as we have all that we need at our 

disposal (to move forward)

there is not one thing that is not available 

to go inward 

for all one needs is awareness and the right 

intention or longing

then we can flow forward to the beauty of 

God

what we are given in body is important 

to live in this earthly realm 

but what we have been given in spirit far 

outweighs this 

for spirit is the lasting presence that will go 

on and on 

and we are to nourish that well with heart, love 

care, attention, and all that we have as tools to 

bring the mind to stillness

what is before us as obstacles does not matter 

for those obstacles are indeed a jump of point 

and help one to be of good strength, character

and sturdy presence that will not be moved

by transient happenings

obstacles are opportunities to see one can indeed

find strength in all experiences, not just the pleasant 

ones 

and to become equal-minded about life and all that 

comes 

Buddha spoke of equal-mindedness to be not 

hankering after what feels good all the time 

and not having aversion to what is seemingly 

painful or unpleasant 

these colorings of experience are mental in nature 

these colorings of experience are mind-made 

these coloring of experience are unreal and die away

these coloring of experience are mixed with the personal

view 

these colorings of experience are the making of suffering 

equal-mindedness is what is known as the middle-way

not too far this way or too far that way

so many things come along the way to experience 

but the path truly is very simple 

and all comes down to, open heart, quietude,

breathing, one step at a time, awareness, using

tools given,

love, care.. and surrender, surrender, surrender 

om shanti