Between the storms of sorrows
and rains of happiness,
you stand like a mountain rock;
savor both of them with equanimity;
do not cling to one or the other.
That’s the essence, that’s the key.
Between the glistening tides of success
and slipping ebbs of failure,
you stand like a deep, calm sea;
contain both of them with equanimity;
do not cling to one or the other.
That’s the essence, that’s the key.
Between the sunshine of hope
and the darkness of despair,
you stand like a day well aware;
fill both of them with equanimity;
do not cling to one or the other.
That’s the essence, that’s the key.
Between a freshening friendship
and throbs of enmity,
you light a candle of Loving Kindness;
win the hearts of both with equanimity;
do not cling to one or the other.
That’s the essence, that’s the key.
Between the glitter of riches
and shackles of poverty,
you open your contented heart;
enjoy both with equanimity;
do not cling to one or the other.
That’s the essence, that’s the key.
Between the rush of anger
and a glimpse of quietness,
you witness your alert awareness;
sense both with equanimity;
do not cling to one or the other.
That’s the essence, that’s the key.
Between the high notes of music
and the lower, whispering tones,
the dance of opposites shines,
creating melodious, musical harmony;
do not cling to one or the other.
That’s the essence, that’s the key.
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Amrit Rathi
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