there is unbelievable pain
in this world
and unbelievable ecstasy
if you know where to find it
there is subtle pleasure
when you do
it’s as simple as finding a crock of gold
in the woods
with no strings attached
People can’t see the gold
because it’s invisible
so, if you can
you have leprechaun eyes.
People who can’t see treasure
won’t understand your enthusiasm
This is the way of the world
One should not try to force understanding.
People who pick stocks in the market
and do it well
might advise someone else
to do it
But someone else might say, “it’s only gambling.”
they might be right
it doesn’t stop the gambler, though
from seeing things
that aren’t there
his dream becomes a reality.
A philosopher spends time with wisdom
and it comes from watching nature
it comes from studying literature
absorbing language into his bones
Memorizing
what isn’t memorized.
Why pursue philosophy
if you can be a gambler?
There is so much, unseen.
Transmutation
is the greatest power—
turning something bad
into something good.
When you do this
you can’t lose.
Your time is not money
it’s priceless.
Your judgements
are only judgements
based on what you don’t know.
Fortune smiles favorably on those
who don’t need it.