the secret to survival is as follows-make yourself useful.

THE LIFE OF MAN UPON EARTH IS A WARFARE.

And know too that you choose a side which is as much as to say, you serve a master. That you have allies and that you have enemies. Only the hermit is permitted to dodge the question. To serve world or self, the gods or the demons.

even the hermit has chosen.

The hermit chooses but does not act upon his choice unless forced. But if forced his allegiance will be revealed. It is the hermit who tips the scales when the battle is in the balance.

LEAF RAIN. Very gentle. Grey sky. Modest light. Barking of seagulls.

WHAT ARE THE CATALYSTS OF DESIRE?