284. THE RULERS OF MY LIFE

Hollowness ruled my life;
    Therefore
My body-life suffered and suffered.

Humiliation ruled my life;
    Therefore
My vital-life suffered and suffered.

Narrowness ruled my life;
    Therefore
My mind-life suffered and suffered.

Impurity ruled my life;
    Therefore
My heart-life suffered and suffered.

Pride ruled my life;
    Therefore
My soul-life suffered and suffered.