Comparisons

We see things as beautiful,

Through the memory of sights that are not !

We see someone as good,

only through judging another as bad ! ?

Life and Death, though each can only be possible

through the existence of the other;
Seem to conflict with each other, and to be exclusive of one another !

Seem To ! ...

Difficult and Easy carry this same relationship,

within our efforts towards achievement.

Long and Short / High and Low; share this,

as terms of our measurements.

So, what is the point ?

Is comparison without value ?

Is there no responsibility towards achievement ?

NOT AT ALL !

The variations of pitch or tone,

gives rise to "Music" from a voice or stringed instrument;

"What is Now", is the "What Was",

of "What Shall Be".

We must compare to learn or decide!

Comparing People

So then, to compare is to learn,

but there is no comparative blame !

There Is No Comparative Blame !

The person of Spiritual Fitness, the Sage

Sets up no saintly deed,

Lays down no absolute rule or law;

Takes everything that happens,

"As It Comes" !

Takes new events, situations and complications,

As something to animate,

to bring into life and care for;

Not as something to appropriate,

or be responsible for !

As something to enjoy the pleasure

of having loved;

Not as a bothersome something,

to own.

If you never assume yourself

to be Important;

If you resist your egos'

yearning towards pride and guilt,

You will not lose your balance

and Your True Importance !