in the morning

in the morning

before dressing light incense and meditate

retire at a regular hour

partake of food at regular intervals

eat with moderation and never to the

point of satisfaction

receive a guest with the same attitude

you have

when alone when alone maintain the same

attitude you have

in receiving guests

watch what you say and whatever you say

practice it

when an opportunity comes do not let it

pass you by

yet always think twice before acting

do not regret the past look

to the future

have the fearless attitude of a hero

and the loving heart of a child

upon retiring sleep as if you had

entered your last sleep

upon awakening leave your bed behind you

instantly as if you had cast away a pair of

old shoes

let go or be dragged

when you do something you should immerse

yourself

completely leaving no room for thinking

live by letting things happen

treat every moment as your last it is

not

preparation for something else

cease to cherish your opinions

as a bee gathering nectar does not harm

or disturb the color

and fragrance of the flower the wise

move through the world

peace comes from within do not seek it

without

act without expectation

do not follow the ideas of others but

learn

to listen to the voice within yourself

face it accept it deal with it

then let it go

you are exactly where you need to be

one loses joy and happiness in the

attempt

to possess them

to seek is to suffer to seek nothing

is bliss

wherever you are be there totally

if you want to change the world start

with the next person

who comes to you in need

drink your tea slowly and reverently

as the earth revolves on its axis

slowly evenly without rushing

toward the future

we are here to awaken from our illusion

of separateness

let go of your attachment to the self

let your mind wander in the pure and

simpler

you