'Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water, after enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.'
Practicing the art of finding joy in doing what I’m doing while I’m doing it, no matter what.
Not easy to master but I consider it my personal responsibility to at least try.
Wish me luck.
Remembering Bud
I put down my book, The Meaning of Zen, and see the cat smiling into his fur as he delicately combs it with his rough pink tongue. “Cat, I would lend you this book to study but it appears you have already read it.” He looks up and gives me his full gaze. “Don’t be ridiculous,” he purrs, “I wrote it.” ~Dilys Laing
The only thing you can do while you're doing it.
Trying to practice the art of finding joy in doing what I’m doing while I’m doing it, no matter what.
Moment living isn’t easy to master but I consider it my personal responsibility to at least try.
Wish me luck.
And remember, no matter where you go, there you are. ~Confucius
Monday is my only day off.
He who knows others is learned; He who knows himself is wise. ~Lao-tzu
