by Tao Oliveto, Carrboro, NC

I found a book recently. It showed up at a used book store that I regularly visit. The book looks handwritten, including the copyright, which says 1984 and, By A Center For the Practice of Zen Buddhist Meditation in Mountain View, CA.

These are some of the things I’m learning so far:

“Until we learn to accept, we cling to things being the way they have been. We tense up all our muscles, dig in our heels, and RESIST. We continue to choose our old way, the way that causes us to suffer because it’s familiar, it’s safe, it’s comfortable. We know how to do it, and we know who we are when we’re doing it. No risks here.”

“To do anything, there must be the willingness to do it. Achievement is commensurate with effort; effort is commensurate with willingness.”

“As long as you are looking outward, you’re looking in the wrong direction.”

ARE WE WILLING TO BE THE CHANGE?

Tags: yoga

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