Don’t Be

O mind, my mind,
Don’t be a busy old fool.
O heart, my heart;
Don’t be a tortured weakling.
O vital, my vital,
Don’t be a ruthless tyrant.
O body, my body,
Don’t be a marathon sleeper.
O soul, my soul,
Don’t be a fruitless dreamer.

Excerpt from The Golden Boat, Part 14 by Sri Chinmoy.