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Learn From Everything
by Traian Dorz
Learn from the rivers to have a steady flow,
Learn from the fire that everything will burn.
Learn from the shadow to be silent and awake,
Learn from the mountain to have unyielding faith.
Learn from the sun how you can leave the day,
Learn from the stones how much you need to say.
Learn from the wind that gently blows on path,
The troubles of your life, to peacefully surpass.
Learn from them all, since each of them is kin,
To walk with grace through life, to die as you would live.
Learn from the worm that each has its own worth;
Learn from the lotus to always cleanse your soul.
Learn from the flames what needs to burn inside,
Learn from the stream to stay on the right path.
Learn from the shadow to be humble like her,
Learn from the rocks how to endure the storm.
Learn from the sun to know your timing well,
Learn from the stars the right time to rebel.
Learn from the cricket to sing when you’re alone,
Learn from the moon to face darkness with glow.
Learn from the eagle when feeling overwhelmed,
And watch the little ant carrying its body weight.
Learn from the flower to never cause dismay,
Learn from the sheep that kindness is your way.
Learn from the birds to fly more than you would stay,
Learn from them all, since all will pass away.
Be mindful, son of glory, the world through which you’ll pass,
To learn from all that perish, to make your living last!
English translation and adaptation by Sophia Barna