There are things in our lives

That can be counted;

Like money and cars and rewards…

Their separateness allows them to be.

Functions can be measured

We now have devices to measure

Their efficacy and worth.

There exist however,

Dimensions of our being and

Aspects of our selves

That can neither be counted

Nor measured

Like silence and contentment

And peace

These are whole and entire

In themselves

It is these that sustain us

It is their immutability

That makes possible change

And renewability

 

Their action is a non-action.

 

Taking respite from

All activity that creates dependencies

On things that can be counted, measured and purposed

Is true sustainability.