880. I do not stay with them

My soul is too indulgent.
Therefore
I do not stay with my soul.

My heart is too persistent.
Therefore
I do not stay with my heart.

My mind is too negligent.
Therefore
I do not stay with my mind.

My vital is too demanding.
Therefore
I do not stay with my vital.

My body is too unthinking.
Therefore
I do not stay with my body.
Sri Chinmoy, Europe-Blossoms, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1974