Blend in outside and stand apart within, I choose the ordinary shirt so my deeds don’t have to wrestle a costume for attention
Blend in outside and stand apart within, let the city see a neighbor while I carry a quiet vow like a compass under calm
Blend in outside and stand apart within, trends can pass like weather, but I still keep the climate of my mind steady and clear
Blend in outside and stand apart within, the real tailoring happens where mirrors don’t reach.
Let the paint be plain, because fashion is a visitor while foundations sign the deed of who I become.
Let the paint be plain, behind the finish, I’m tightening scaffolds—habits, honesty, patient repairs.
Let the paint be plain, if anyone asks why I look like everyone else, I’m busy storm-proofing the frame.
Let the paint be plain, surfaces for weather, structure for life- My own Life!
Polish cannot pay debts, only discipline coins the slow repayment to my future self.
Polish cannot pay debts, I budget attention, audit envy, and spend on what compounds.
Polish cannot pay debts, I’d rather be solvent in spirit than flashy by nightfall.
Polish cannot pay debts, proof is the interest earned on quiet choices I make everyday.
Change the axis, not the surface, align to courage, justice, restraint, and generous truth.
Change the axis, not the surface, dissent with choices, not costumes; with patience, not noise.
Change the axis, not the surface, let the glass be ordinary and the harvest extraordinary.
Change the axis, not the surface, build the inner room to stand square on its ground.
Watchwords:
• Keep the outside simple; make the inside solid.
• Don’t chase whispers; build proof in practice.
• Spend attention like money—on what compounds.
• Let silence tailor what style can’t hold.
Here is Tikatarot, who dares you to answer the question, “Who am I?”..
As and will always be reminding you to dream:
