Don’t expect
AnythingFrom the world.
Lo, you have becomeThe world’s best friend.
Expect everything
From God.Lo, you have become
God’s best friend.Expect nothing
From your earth-bound nightAnd
Expect everythingFrom your Heaven-free day.
Lo, you have becomeYour own best friend.
```From:Sri Chinmoy,The Golden Boat, part 1, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1974
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