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With no mind, flowers lure the butterfly; With no mind, the butterfly visits the blossoms. Yet when flowers bloom, the butterfly comes; When the butterfly comes, the flowers bloom.

RyokanPoetry

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This verse describes natural harmony without intention or effort. It leans toward an internal standard—suggesting that true connection happens spontaneously when we stop trying to force or control it. The repetition and circular structure emphasize mutual arising rather than cause and effect. This wisdom invites us to trust natural unfolding rather than anxious orchestration in relationships and life.