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Do As I Say, Not As I Do
Live well.
Live slowly.
Live with intention.
Do not hurry.
Do not strive.
Dig in. Settle.
Know the names,
the moods, the winds.
Cricle the same trunk,
turn the same stones.
Find peace amidst the fields.
Posted 02/06/12
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