35. Adversity and prosperity
Adversity tells meGod has to be sought,
God has to be caught.
How?
By becoming more vigilant.
Prosperity tells me
God has come to me;
I don’t have to go to God.
God has already fed me;
I am sure
He does not expect
Anything in return.
What He really wants from me
Is a satisfaction-smile
From Perfection-sun.
Sri Chinmoy, The Golden Boat, part 14, Agni Press, 1974