A Steady Temperament

believe in yourself
but above all, be aware of your abilities
and keep your mind open to possibilities
but be reasonable and don’t overestimate your capabilities

stay grounded and seek primarily an understanding of human affairs
and don’t let disquietude or zeal cloud your judgement
but rather let honest perspective be the regulator of your ambition
and always maintain a steady temperament

Lessons for the Seasons

Exercise your right of free association
But anticipate resistance, for without it, there can be no mission

And if you value ownership, then pursue a stock or in simple terms, own a part of a business
But only do so by investing in a venture which you have some certainty about the predictability as pertains to the sustainability of its competitive advantage

Stay away from the weak of mind and wicked of character to avoid blight
Instead, keep in good company so that you can be blessed

Remember, the size of a man is no index of his importance
And the world will never put a higher estimate on you than you put on yourself
So practise self-reliance if you wish to realise or attain self-determination

Let your resolve be strengthened relative to the degree of your opposition
And remember, the journey to understanding begins with a curious inclination, then observation, attention, contextual correlation, application, and finally clarification

The Question of Relevance

He’d thought of his unfair share of ways to achieve world domination
But then realised he didn’t want to end up in pursuit of a Darien scheme

The fragility of his shell
Up against the resilience of his will

Peak and trough nightmares
Zigzagged dreams they’re always selling

Everywhere signs claiming to be gateways to success and riches
But just as that scientific observation which is limited by the assumptions of a theory

The question of relevance
Has been reduced to an enquiry into the prevalent within the context of a period

The Question of Creation 

moonlight shining through
the window of my room

dawn is coming
almost wishing it didn’t arrive so soon

majestic mystery
bright rock gives winter morning rare calm?

in this moment
the question of creation doesn’t seem to matter so much somehow

only that I am here right now

The Right Routine 

leave no room for free radicals to roam
keep self clean and watch what you eat
establish a routine that revitalises your spirit and restores balance
for me just four hours of sleep, a jug of water and a jog in the morning
then a soak in oils and salts with my fruit bowl
works perfectly well
and sets me up just right for a long day of toil

exercise clear thought
and visualise how your work will impact the next
create pleasant memories for keepsake
live for the moment
stay forever present
and you may just come to the realisation
that you already have everything you ever wanted
and that well-being like gratitude
should never be taken for granted