Those who think that wealth
is the proper thing for them cannot give up their revenues;
those who seek distinction
cannot give up the thought of fame;
those who cleave to power
cannot give the handle of it to others.

While they hold their grasp of those things,
they are afraid (of losing them).
When they let them go, they are grieved;
and they will not look at a single example,
from which they might perceive the (folly) of their restless pursuits:
such men are under the doom of Heaven.

Hatred and kindness;
     taking and giving;
          reproof and instruction;
               death and life:
these eight things are instruments of rectification,
but only those are able to use them
who do not obstinately refuse
to comply with their great changes.
Hence it is said, “Correction is Rectification.”
When the minds of some do not acknowledge this,
it is because the gate of Heaven (in them)
has not been opened.

–Zhuangzi, The Revolution of Heaven, by Zhuang Zhou, trans. James Legge

Wealth, fame and power are widely sought after.  It is not unusual to hear an “internet influencer” interviewed with admiration.  Those who deftly leverage circumstance so that they may preen in the limelight, create and are created by a media industry.  The resultant wealth, fame and power are temporary, fading and addictive.  The doom of heaven.

I suppose such is inevitable for any mature, “over-ripe” society…

Life is correction, the pendulum’s swing.  Change is certain.  I am advised to adjust my mind, calibrate my way-of-being to recognize a time and place for everything.

This tune is apt for the occasion.  Turn, Turn, Turn by The Byrds.