Someone may be clairvoyant, able to see the future, and yet have very little wisdom.
Like the man who saw water in his dream, and began leading everyone toward the mirage.
I am the one with Heart-vision.
I have torn open the veil.
So they set out with him inside the dream,
While he is actually sleeping beside a river of pure water.
Any search moves away from the spot where the object of the quest is.
Sleep deeply wherever you are on the way.
Maybe some traveler will take you.
Give up subtle thinking, the twofold, threefold multiplication of mistakes.
Listen to the sound waves within you.
You are dreaming your thirst,
When the water you want is inside the big vein on your neck.
(translated be Coleman Barks)
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