We know em. We feel their stares. We can hear the words they say behind their hands to their friends thinking we don’t know. Some of you even have the balls to say it right to our faces, which I respect tremendously. Judging, always judging. and doubting.
That what… I can’t do what I set out to do? (yea we’ll see….)
For being so loud. Quiet with your intentions. Thinking they can just say whatever they want. Well that works both ways.
I have to admit, some of the stuff you say is pretty funny. some of the other stuff, not so much. I am not perfect and sometimes I need to be reminded of that fact. That I really am faster than this.
I try to ignore you, but who am I kidding?
In a way, you complete me.
Thank you =)
For helping me see the futility of everything. For always being there. That showing me you care. Cause I hate being ignored. And that I have a fan. For showing me how to forgive. and laugh with and at you. That laughter is the one thing that bonds us all together.
That I can keep going no matter what happens.
This game I play wouldn’t be as much fun without you.
ZEN WRAPPED IN KARMA DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE
Brad Warner is a very honest writer.
Detailing accounts of his mother’s death, his failed marriage and a couple of “gasps” hooking up with his zen students episodes, his new book IS a very entertaining read.
Absolutely no one is perfect. We’re all made up of run on sentences, concepts that don’t quite make it and secrets that (we think) threaten the very existence of the universe.
Which is why I love this style of writing.
What Is Most Personal Is Most Universal.
My favorite stories have always been the ones where the authors have been brutally honest. why? Because goddamnit I feel like “shit I know what that feels like”
I truly can relate, as much as everyone can, when something awry happens in a person’s life. Watching them persevere and learn the lessons is even more inspiring.
Plus it saves me time when I find myself in the same situations.
Honesty is always a great ingredient to have any situation. Which is what brings me to the next lesson this book taught me.
If You Meet The Buddha, Kill Him
I am fortunate in the fact that I’ve never met a zen master who claims they have all the answers. But I’ve seen it plenty in other religions and pick up gurus who claim yes, their way is the answer to all the problems.
NOPE!
It just doesn’t work like that and anyone who makes those claims are full of shit !
I’ve always taught that the best thing to do is expose yourself to millions and millions of ideas and see which ones resonate best for you.
A great and solid source of authority will say that yes they might have experience in a certain area, they are always learning.
and they would never stop you from learning from other people or do things that would otherwise stop you from achieving your potential.
ZAZEN – PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
The only good way to get good at meditation is to simply sit down and meditate.
ps I am starting a religion. its called RAKIDO.
unlike other peoples, I HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS!!!!