THE WAY

                     On good authority I will accept   
                     We’ve each a soul that after death endures
                     And in another realm is safely kept,
                     An essence that eternally is yours.

                     Presumably, life after life occurs,
                     Each bringing opportunities to grow
                     Beyond being hateful or perverse
                     And learn to love and ever live in flow—

                    All which instructs and prompts us to proceed
                    On paths of hope, kindness and charity,
                    According to each great religion’s creed,
                    Knowing that hate and greed are heresy.

                         To do this takes inspired discipline
                         And firm determination to begin.

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