507. My progress

There was a time
When I tried hard to avoid desires.
Now desires avoid me, my aspiration.

There was a time
When I tried hard to avoid doubts.
Now doubts avoid me, my faith.

There was a time
When I tried hard to avoid fear.
Now fear avoids me, my courage.

There was a time
When I tried hard to avoid temptation.
Now temptation avoids me, my liberation.
Sri Chinmoy, The Dance of Life, part 11, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1973