When I asked him he described 
A thousand lifetimes. 
At each turn, a hint 
Of what one still must learn. 

Now Ive read 
The thoughts of philosophers 
The words of liars 
Who say that underneath 
Im worthless. 
Incomplete? 

Some one said we live our 
Lives in between the extremes. 
Is the art of life discipline? 
Is that the sweet mystery? 

The art of life is ... 
Without rushing 
Without faltering we push it 
As far as we can. 

Observe with patience. 
Free your mind. 
Efficiency, control. 
To develop the form 
Starts with acceptance 
Then submission to the goal. 

Some one said somewhere 
We live our lives 
In between the extremes. 
Is the art of life discipline? 
Is that the sweetest mystery? 

The art of life is ... 
Without rushing 
Wwithout faltering 
Unraveling the 
Secrets of knowledge. 
We must challenge and defeat 
Our four natural enemies 

Fear. 
Clarity of mind. 
Power and the desire to rest