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I read this on another forum and thought it so good I wanted to share it with others. I hope the author doesn't mind.

 

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Standing Before the Inner Life

In memory of those who died in Spain

by Sankirtana Das - March 14, 2004

 

 

 

There are those who hate as much as they can

because their inner life is devoid of love

 

There are those who inflict much suffering upon others

because their inner life is racked with pain

 

There are those who seize as much wealth as they can

because their inner life is a world of poverty

 

There are those who complain as much as they can

because their inner life is filled with confusion

 

There are those who rush to crowded places

because their inner life is lonely and dimly lit

 

There are those who cannot tolerate the differences of others

because their inner life is a barren landscape

 

There are those who must convince as many as they can

because their inner life is filled with self doubt

 

There are those who shout as loudly as they can

because they cannot hear God's whisper

 

There are those who do not see the open door

because their inner life is locked away

 

There are those who are afraid of failure

because their inner life is filled with uncertainty

 

Discover the eternal self

Do not be afraid to stand in the face of adversity

 

Reject the impulse to seize anger and darkness as your ally

Be illumned by the light of the inner life

 

Sankirtana das, a disciple of Srila Prabhupada, travels widely offering sacred storytelling programs and workshops at colleges, temples, museums and conferences. His projects include the Vedic Storytelling Institute. For further info visit www.sacredvoices.com

 

 

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