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Thought

There are, as you know, exercises that are taught by masters of Zen Buddhism – like the koan – where the mind is to be held resolutely upon some absurdity which is impossible to think about. By holding the attention on something which cannot be thought about because of its inherent absurdity, a vacuum is finally created. In this case, the exercise is to allow for the entry of a complete insight into the nature of man; this is called Satori. But it is connected with the one essential technique: for something to enter, a place must be made for it.  

— J.G. Bennett. Living in the Medium – Creators on Creating.

Quote

Philosopher Alan Watts on perspective:

We seldom realize, for example that our most private thoughts and emotions are not actually our own. For we think in terms of languages and images which we did not invent, but which were given to us by our society.

Moment of Gratitude 

I’m grateful for time spent with family.  

What are you grateful for? 

Happy Monday,

Val