48. For the time being

For the time being
I shall think only of God,
    Since He has promised me that
    He will make me happy.

    For the time being
I shall love only man,
    Since I have promised man that
    I shall make him happy.

    For the time being
I shall adore only Heaven,
    Since Heaven sincerely cares for me.

    For the time being
I shall bless only earth,
    Since earth always longs for me.
Sri Chinmoy, The Golden Boat, part 9, Vishma Press, New York, 1974