Only a life moored to integrity deserves the name of good, I have watched crowds hurry after the glitter of quick victories and loud applause Only a life moored to integrity deserves the name of good, their arms loaded with vanishing prices while their centers remain hollow and aching Only a life moored to integrity deserves the name of good, all trophies and flattering headlines look bright in a window yet none can stitch a torn conscience Only a life moored to integrity deserves the name of good, the rare treasure that endures past fashion and thunder is the inner compass that holds…
No gift endures unless it rests on steadfast character, a brilliant scheme can blaze for a season and a fortune can rise like scaffolding at dawn but beams knotty with deceit No gift endures unless it rests on steadfast character, there are always a gate where shortcuts collect their toll and those who slip past in the dark pockets full of debt No gift endures unless it rests on steadfast character, ends wear out quickly when, means are crooked as the road climbs the traveller’s boots and follow him home No gift endures unless it rests on steadfast character, therefore I hold the line repeating it until it thunders softly on my ribs and whatever does not rest I pass like smoke…
Clear-sighted judgement is the fountain from which right conduct pours, the marketplace of the hour shouts in a hundred colors urging us to leap at phantoms that promise relief Clear-sighted judgement is the fountain from which right conduct pours, but when the inner lens is wiped of vanity and fear motives line up for inspection into thousand glittering ends Clear-sighted judgement is the fountain from which right conduct pours, every decision we take borrows its shape from clarity or fog in which it was forged, clean and attended Clear-sighted judgement is the fountain from which right conduct pours, I keep watch over that fire and whisper as I work and from such a source where the stream runs bright…
True character reveals itself when ease has departed the room, the stage is crowded with promises that sparkle when the light are warm where no claps the floor squeaks True character reveals itself when ease has departed the room, comfort is a skillful lawyer who argues that a small compromise is harmless that we can correct our course tomorrow True character reveals itself when ease has departed the room, but the bill arrives quietly and insists on exact change and the habit of bending becomes hinge once refused True character reveals itself when ease has departed the room, so I train my will to stand when chairs grow soft repeating a sentence like a handrail and there I choose to remain upright…
Watchwords: Many will celebrate your confidence when the sun is generous The friend who counts is the one who shows up with sleeves rolled To remember this and be such a person myself for affection without sacrifice Their conduct has a through line you could follow in the dark
Here is Tikatarot, who dares you to answer the question, “Who am I?”..
As and will always be reminding you to dream:
“As you are still the Master of your destiny and the maker of your dreams…”
