You're not dying for your country.

Kawase Hasui

sitting zazen in my small room 

the wall is close 

the room is crowded 

but in front of my face 

is the whole of existence 

I am the universe 

the universe is me 

james lee jobe

Be kind to yourself, and let your kindness flood the world. 

Pema Chödrön 

I'm sorry 

but every time I see the boy soldiers

I feel the need to tell them the complete truth

you're not dying for freedom or justice 

and you're not dying for your country or the flag 

you are dying so a few extra coins can ride

in a rich man's pocket 

nothing more

so think about that when you pull on that prosthetic leg   

     james lee jobe

In true dialogue, both sides are willing to change.

Thich Nhat Hanh

imagine this

instead of seeing what you lack 

you learn to love what you already have

james lee jobe 

Three things cannot be long hidden: 

the sun, the moon, and the truth.

Buddha

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