Setting a New Direction

Setting a New Direction

Setting a new direction

Exceeds the reach of the intellect.
Steady self-examination

Gives you access to your soul.
Deep inside the cave of your heart

You receive unmistakable guidance.
By following the beam of its light

You comprehend the heart’s desires.

Otherwise, you steer your life

By the impulses of the senses;

There is no self-control, no sensible decision,

Just the endless striving to satisfy ambition.

The scriptures have set forth

Clear directions for all seekers.
Read them, study them, imbibe them,

And choose a direction

To reach the highest goal.

There will be times, unforeseen,

When you will need the Guru’s guidance.
Don’t get stuck in any one pattern;

Remain open and humble,

Without binding notions.

You may think it is you

Who is setting a new direction.
Truly, however, it is God

Who is shedding light on your path.
Sometimes, midstream, you are forced

To find a new direction.
Look deep into your heart;

It already knows the way.
The truth is,

Your heart is already there.