Spiritual Interludes

By sister initiate Rosemary Nagtegaal, Melbourne, Australia
(Originally in English)

When my house, my environment and I are clean,
I feel pure and fresh.
When my surroundings are neat and tidy,
I feel content and at ease.
When I store away clutter and create space,
I feel like dancing in it, being light and free.

When my hair and dress are clean, tidy and simple,
I feel proud to step into the world,
Expressing the loveliness, purity, and joy
That match my inner feeling.
Hoping my example will remind others
That they have the same Godliness inside as well.
The world is our canvas,
Waiting to become a heavenly masterpiece.
If we learn to use our tool of Wisdom,
With the materials of light, space and color,
Reflecting our heavenly qualities,
Soon we can paint a celestial masterpiece
on EARTH,
Using the example of the greatest painter
Of our time, Supreme Master Ching Hai.