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Apr 2015
Han-Shan got it right:

the fewer people,
the fewer distractions;
welcome visitors,
but discourage guests.

Drink to ecstasy,
but not remorse.

Let your children
lead their own lives.

Expect nothing
from anyone;
you will never
be disappointed.

Assume that death
waits outside
right now,
holding your car keys.

Keep your nose
on the cosmic grindstone;

keep you fingers
on the Dharma throttle;

place preparedness
for resurrection
at the top
of your to-do list:

nothing, but this
solitary moment,
is guaranteed.
- mce
Han Shan was a mythical Chinese monk who live alone in the mountains and wrote poems on cave walls. They are called Cold Mountain and you can find them on Amazon.
Mike Essig
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Mike Essig  Mechanicsburg, PA
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