Mar 23, 2012

freedom and love

oh mind
why are so twisted
that you yearn for the things
that elude you for eternity

what foolishness are you
that you long for things
that you know
you can't touch

oh mind
why are you so twisted
that you get so intensely attracted
by just a few subtle movements of strings
which can't even be felt
when there are tangible thick ropes
all around

oh mind why are you so twisted
that you can never ever be free

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Feb 4, 2012

Working Very Hard

A martial arts student went to his teacher and said earnestly, "I am devoted to studying your martial system. How long will it take me to master it."

The teacher's reply was casual, "Ten years".

Impatiently, the student answered, "But I want to master it faster than that. I will work very hard. I will practise everyday, ten or more hours a day if I have to. How long will it take then?

The teacher thought for a moment, "20 years".

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Take it easy.

the now.

" She left pieces of her life
behind her
everywhere she went.

It's easier
to feel the sunlight
without them,
she said. "

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