waking early
bed thoughts—
death will come to loved ones

waking later
bed thoughts—
measuring water, measuring rice

Key to evolution adaptability: the organism alters itself rather than continue fruitless competition. (p. 35)

And now there are too many human beings. Let’s be animals or buddhas instead. (p. 36)

from Earth House Hold, Snyder

…otherworldly hats and crowns along with strange clothing and bird imagery seen underfoot

myriad interesting animals used as mounts … yak, otter, cuckoo bird, water beasts

“Initiation cards” described in Rubin Museum exhibition “Bon: The Magic Word”