Written by Sensei Mitch on September 11, 2011
Life is Fragile
A Zen Thing . Events & Holidays . HistoryGiven that this is the anniversary of the Sept. 11th attack, I thought this image would be appropriate. This is a sticker I found from when I was a kid, a long time ago.Β But it reminds me of what we any of us that were old enough probably though on 9/11, life is fragile.Β Read More
Written by Sensei Mitch on July 16, 2011
Happy Thoughts
A Zen Thing . Awareness . Quotes . State of MindTo think bad thoughts is really the easiest thing in the world. If you leave your mind to itself it will spiral down into ever increasing unhappiness. To think good thoughts, however, requires effort. This is one of the things that discipline – training – is about. James Clavell, in his novel “Shogun” I read Read More
Written by Sensei Mitch on May 10, 2011
The Debate is OVER!
A Zen Thing . Fun StuffAre you an Over or Under?Β I am an Over and a militant one at that!Β Turns out I am in the majority, not that it mattered π Here is the proof… Read More
Written by Sensei Mitch on April 26, 2011
Can’t
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . Quotes . State of Mind . Training notesWords spoken by others are powerless unless we give them power. “Sticks & Stones will break your bones but names will never hurt you”. I’ve spoken and written on that in the past. That is not the topic today but it is an important backdrop. While we should be thick skinned when people speak hurtfully Read More
Written by Sensei Mitch on April 13, 2011
Is Your Jar Full?
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . Quotes . State of MindWhen things in your life seem almost to much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar……and the beer. A Professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise Read More
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 31, 2011
True Enjoyment
A Zen Thing . Diet . Fitness . Quotes . Recipes and Health Facts . State of MindβTrue enjoyment comes from activity of the mind and exercise of the body;the two are united.βAlexander Von Humboldt Given the recent posts on diet and exercise I thought I should find an appropriate quote to exercise your mind as well. As a Martial Arts student you should have figured out by now that your mind Read More
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 15, 2011
Loser
A Zen Thing . Quotes . State of MindI realized today that I am a loser. It struck me just like that, no doubts just a sudden clear understanding that I was a loser. Oh I could make a million excuses for being a loser, they would make logical sense, but it wouldn’t change the fact, I am a loser. Now that I Read More
Written by Sensei Mitch on July 22, 2010
Loves Bonds Broken
A Zen Thing . Fun Stuff . QuotesLove such a despised wordShush before you are heard.Its a great verb!much better than any herbSo why the apprehension;to relieve your emotional tension?Don’t say admire or like you much,for stifling to the soul are such.For the sun never shined so bright,As when relieved of this plight.To speak as you feel,is such a great deal,Why do Read More
Written by Sensei Mitch on July 16, 2010
Meditation Point #130 – Less Self, Selfless
A Zen Thing . QuotesHe who stands on his tiptoes does not stand firm;He who stretches his legs does not walk easily.So, he who displays himself does not shine;He who asserts his own views is not distinguished;He who exalts himself does not find merits acknowledged;He who is self-conceited has no superiority allowed to him.Such conditions, viewed from the standpoint Read More
Written by Sensei Mitch on April 19, 2010
Meditation Point #129 – External Needs
A Zen ThingWater does not wash water. Gold is not changed for gold. T’EN-T’UNG No matter how perfect we become we can not live in isolation.Β We need other people or our development becomes retarded through stagnation leading to narrow-mindedness which is the path away from enlightenment.Β The same can happen to those who only associate with Read More
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