How to develop a lighter mind,
Able to easily drift on the winds of change?
All my attitudes hinder this,
Causing me to adhere to every sticking point.
Rather than a clear openness,
I find the constant film of selfishness.
Sometimes this momentarily fades,
Through diligent application of appropriate means.
My attention waxes and wanes,
With the result that the tarnish returns.
Once again I sink under the grimy wash.
If I could but realize that this be illusion,
I could float freely as the leaf and cloud.
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