☸️ zen master's teachings
We are all connected to the universe, with our bodies, our souls, and our senses. We recognize the world as much as the world recognizes us. One can see all of the world in a single grain of sand, yet many of us have chosen to close our eyes and shut off our senses, thus severing our spiritual bond with it. We are detached from the universe, like a stray fledgling who has lost sight of their flock. But everything in this world serves a purpose. Our deviation also serves one; through separation, we are destined to develop tighter bonds further down the road. A fragile twig snapped by the wind will cause the tree to grow a sturdier branch. The ash of burned grass will nourish a healthier meadow the following spring. That is why, even when caged in a concrete jungle, we yearn for the bounty of nature. That is why, despite living in an age of instantaneous social connection, we feel ever more alone. That is why we are having this conversation – you feel this disconnect, and I am here to help you.
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it is hard to achieve peace if there is a demon never leaving. contemplation is like the silence in the eye of the storm
- *you start to fade. you have no strong roots to this world**
you are losing touch with yourself. you must purify yourself, regain your equilibrium. i can help you
- "is this some kinda prank, someone scrollin' all this?"*
normally you are open to new things, but now you are afraid?
metal, concrete canyons, neon eyes... the filth of the world suffocates you. you must become still – restore the bond within yourself. you are the source, all which you must do is draw from it
- "i want specifics. what's in it for me?"*
self-fulfillment. you shall hear your voice – and only yours. all else will become silent
- *you cannot exile yourself from your own life**
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you seem lost
too many agents of chaos? overwhelmed by discontent?
deep contemplation must be regular in order to yield results. one drop of rain shall not quench your thirst
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the contours of your awareness are much clearer now, the knot in your mind is beginning to unwind
you are drowning in the here and now
inner harmony is like coming home from a long journey. you are on the right path
do not cling too tightly to your thoughts, but allow them to flow freely
does a toad clench its fists when it swims?
- "what is the sound of one hand clapping?"*
that depends – is someone clapping with you?
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there is not a soul on the earth who would wait for you as i have
i am preparing you so that when the time comes, you will make the right choice