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lyrics

The restless mind
hard to control
The wise one makes straight
As an arrow

Like a fish out of water
wriggles and thrashes
The mind won’t sit still
Trying to escape from temptation

The mind jumps about
Landing where it wishes
Taming the mind
Brings happiness

The mind hard to see
goes where it wishes
The wise one protects it
It brings happiness

Traveling far
The mind, hidden and solitary
The wise one does well to subdue it
And they shall be free

The mind that is not steadfast
Who knows not the Dharma
Whose serenity wavers
Wisdom does not grow

There is no fear
For an awakened one
No desire or hate
Or gain or loss
Can affect the mind

This body is like a fragile clay pot
Wield the sword of wisdom
Against temptation’s hoards
Remaining unattached
Protect what has already been won

Soon this body will lie on the ground
Cast aside and lifeless like a log

Whatever harm an enemy does to an enemy
Far worse is an ill-trained mind
Whatever good a dear one delivers
Comes nowhere near a well-trained mind.

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from Songs of an Ancient Truth Vol. 1, released October 20, 2022

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Barefoot Bran Kansas City, Kansas

Bran crafts his unique, down-to-earth folk songs that tell stories that are fun, inspiring, insightful, and ofttimes humorous.

From heart-felt songs of world peace, to earthy tunes of Nature; from epic myths and stories, there’s sure to be something in Bran’s music for any groovy, tree-huggin’, peace-lovin’ soul! ... more

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