Brains & Computers

If we can think of our brains as computers
And think of our appearances, thoughts
Actions, and personalities
As living programs
We would find it easier to understand
And forgive others for what they are
And have inner peace.
10.07.13

Madness & Harm

Widespread madness is unavoidable;
Crusades, colonization, inquisitions, slavery
World wars, genocides, terrorism, fanaticism, racism
Illicit drugs, tobacco and alcohol abuses, dangerous diets
Poorly-researched supplements, risky behaviors
Violent campaigns, hazardous fashions, etc.
All reek of harmful madness.
10.06.13

Broken Souls & Joy

A broken soul is one
That has lost its cheerfulness;
When one breaks a soul
Breaker and broken
Lose their joy.
10.05.13

Heart & Tongue

Whatever we say
With our calculating intellects
Is censored by society and situations
And what we really mean often remains unsaid;
Our tongues’ utterings are audible
Our hearts’ flutterings are inscrutable.
10.04.10

Intelligence & Biases

Unintelligent biases are as common
Among the intelligent and educated
As they are among the less fortunate.
10.03.13

LIke & Dislike

Those who dislike us
In time may grow to like us
But those who grew to dislike us
Seldom change their minds. 
10.02.13

Age & Desire

Passions and desires
Divide life into three stages:
Youth, a struggle to fulfill desires
Adulthood, a stage of mature fulfillment
Age, a stage of loss of desires and passions;
Nurturing passions, against age, keeps us youthful.
10.01.13