From Monty Python and the Holy Grail:
“The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing, in so far as it stands ready against the accidental and the unforeseen, and is not apt to fall.” Marcus Aurelius
Greco-Roman Wrestling (Public Domain photo)
“Nothing is exactly as it seems, nor is it otherwise.” Alan Watts
Here is a reality that many of us forget: Everyone is partially correct. Every theory, belief, and philosophy…partially correct. There is a Zen saying I think describes this: “As soon as you speak of something, you have missed the mark.” I think this applies to our perception of reality as well. When it comes to our understanding of reality, Continue reading
“Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know this is the only moment.”
–Thich Nhat Hahn: Being Peace
When you know what the focus of your in breath is you can simply Continue reading
“Be for the most part silent, or speak merely what is necessary, and in few words.” Epictetus Enchiridion
I want to help. I want to give advice. After all, I have a lot of knowledge if people would just listen to me. Also, I am full of helpful advice if people would just listen to me. The long and short of it all is I do a lot of talking. I have the gift of gab, and I have a lot of helpful things to say. Except when I don’t. Continue reading
