A Story… To Pick or Shoot
“Indeed, since people lack nothing, it is a pity that they wander so much in illusion once they have been deluded by their perception.”-Keizan Bill Goins and I wanted to drive what locals called a “pipeline road” in the Florence desert, but a rancher had locks on all the gates. We were of the opinion […]
Who’s in Charge?
“If one is determined to reach enlightenment, what is the most essential method one can practice?” “The most essential method, which includes all other methods, is beholding the mind” -Bodhidharma The thoughts we are unaware of cause all our problems. Unlike children, adults are typically in a state of continuous distraction: While doing some routine task, […]
To Push, or Not?
“Learn to distinguish what should be done and what should not be done; the clever soul will always select his opportunity.” -Nagarjuna Until your pace is the outcome of calling every shot, there is the concept of “pushing.” Your goal should always be to hit each target’s maximum scoring area as quickly as possible. To do […]
Among The Living
“You simply must pay attention!” -Yunmen I’d had the bike for a week. It was my first motorcycle. A good friend and experienced rider told me to always ride like you are invisible. I thought that was great advice. I was following a Chevy van, in the left lane, on Main Street in Mesa. There […]