Oh, my soul!
to live is not
to conquer the world or
to escape from tribulation
it is to glorify the
Creator
to give is not
to be highly praised
or to be reciprocated
it is to share
with sincerity
to learn is not
to gain merit or
to obtain status
it is to educate
the soul
to plan is not
to amass riches or
to achieve power
it is to acquire
spiritual wealth
to fast is not
to abstain from food
or to crave for rewards
it is to discipline the
lower ego
to love is not
to satisfy the ego or
to possess someone
it is to die before
death comes
to pray is not
to fear for hell or
to wish for paradise
it is to seek the joy
of the Beloved!
from fear to freedom by joywadi 