Knowledge

We find the Good by being good, the True
By being true, the Real by dissolving
Our fond illusions, thereby piercing through
Shadow, and knowing substance. By resolving,
We can attain, and by attaining, know ;
And, knowing, who shall cause us grief or harm?
What trembling victim of the world’s vain show
Shall pierce the armoured heart, or foil the arm
Of him whose Shield is Wisdom? What event,
What circumstance, what mutability
Can shake the Changeless? And whoso hath blent
His life with Changeless Good, stands steadfastly
In Knowledge, fearing nothing, hating naught;
His heart and mind Love-fashioned, Wisdom-wrought.

~ James Allen

I just came across this inspirational poem by Rudyard Kipling, someone who I haven’t had the pleasure of reading until now.

What a pleasant surprise to discover that Mr Kipling not only made exceedingly good cakes but also imparted wisdom to the rest of us through his beautiful poems…or am I getting confused between two different Kiplings altogether?

Not to worry, I still love what both Kiplings have produced for my mind and stomach. Read more…

This terrifying day comes but once a year, but some of us wish it wasn’t so
Because those us with a nervous disposition, face the day with a frown and fro

This day is maybe one, but there are those who relive this dreadful fright
Which haunts their minds and their sight, of every day and every night

How does one remove this persistent malady, which affects their mood and their very life
Does one shout “begone my fear!” then hide under the covers
Or does one look for comfort by telling others

“No!” I say, look deep into yourselves, and you will dare to find
A joyful child blooms inside, who likes to dance and sing a rhyme

Become a child like the generation today, who face the 31st with excited haste
So why not dress up like a monster, and make-up an ugly face
Ready to go out into the dark, because tonight is Halloween
Without any fear or any worry,  it’s a tremendous joy to be seen

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