February, 2024

I understand the work
of our life as
being contented with how things are
here and now,
doing what needs to be done
in each situation as it arises
while maintaining/sustaining
our balance and harmony
day to day
as long as life shall last.

We have to settle ourselves
into an occupation
that enables us to make ends meet
(the income and out-go ends),
and live to serve/express
our original nature
and our innate virtuosities
amid our circumstances,
such as they are,
and let that be that. 

You have to understand 
that this is being said 
by someone in his 80th year
who spends much of his time
sitting, reading, writing 
and looking out the window
each day.

And don't think that it has anything
to do with you.