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At his best, Elton was a man in love—with her but not just with her. He was in love too with the world, with their place in the world, with that scanty farm, with his own life, with farming. At those times she lived in his love as in a spacious house.
Suzuki Roshi was the most remarkable person I ever met. No one else comes close. From Suzuki Roshi I learned that there could be a person like that. Others have mentioned how his movements flowed naturally, and how he sat down or walked. I remember this same quality in his responses to people. He responded very naturally and simply, but from a deep place. Watching him, I could begin to understand what it means to be egoless. He didn’t seem to be dragging around heavy feelings the way most of us do, and yet he was bringing his life experience to bear on whatever happened.
Zen Is Right Now
Shunryu Suzuki and David Chadwick
Do it again the next morning, but this time, once you get through listening to all your whining about the shit you don’t want to do, sit up in bed and lay down a second take. Pretend you’re motivating a friend or loved one who is going through challenges. Be respectful of the issues they face, but be positive, forceful, and realistic too. This is a skill that demands repetition, and if you do it regularly, you’ll find that it won’t take long for your self-talk to flip from doubt and dread to optimism and empowerment.
Never Finished
David Goggins
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