"A Wonderful Life", a Pai Poem by Garuda

At times, especially when I feel down, anxious, frustrated, or confused, i read and contemplate inspirational poetry from "The Pai Poems", written by my teacher and friend Garuda, who lives in a small beautiful rivertown, in the hills of north Thailand called Pai...a true paradise on earth. His simple poems express universal truths in a deep personal way and offer inspiration and guidance to anyone on the spiritual path. Hope they warm your heart and enlighten your life, like they do mine! Here's some free advice:if you want a wonderful life,sacrifice your brilliant intellectand be awestruck in every moment. A wonderful life is a life full of wonder.It is only when the thinking mind is boggledand the inner commentary comes to a haltthat we can be filled with wonder. The nectar of a wondering mindis sweeter than all the world's great science and philosophy.