Standing Before The Inner Life

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 uncertainty.

There are those who are afraid of failure
because their inner life is flooded with pride.

There are those who shout as loudly as they can
because they cannot hear God’s gentle whisper.

There are those who do not see the open door
because their inner life is hidden and locked away.

Discover the eternal self
Fear not the face of adversity.

Reject anger, pride and darkness as your ally
Be illumed by the light of the inner life.