But nothing is . . .

Alignment is not a substitute for . . .

nor is attunement either.

Auspiciousness is not.

Luck is not possibly a substitute.

Synchronicity is not

and neither is coincidence.

No twist of fate gives circumstance.

There is no substitute for being.

A clear mind is not,

feeling blessed

may seem like a qualifier,

sincerity and innocence only pale.

Harmony is nicely featured.

The best of intentions

pretends to be required.

Service to mankind

becomes pretentious.

Right livelihood

is presumptuous for a cause.

There is no substitute for being.

but then . .

really, in actuality,

nothing is,

but being . . .