How to Get Enlightened in 30 seconds
Yes, I know! Big claim in the subject line. But I believe I can deliver. Here it is…
So a monk tells Joshu, “I have just entered the monastery. Please teach me.”
Joshu asked, “Have you eaten your rice porridge?”
The monk replied, “I have eaten.”
Joshu said, “Then you had better wash your bowl.”
At that moment the monk was enlightened.
I love this little story. Because it reminds me to stop thinking so much and just take the next action.
It’s so easy to get caught up in figuring out answers to questions like, “What’s the meaning of life?” and all sorts of other mind-numbing questions.
It’s also so easy to get frustrated and intimidated when we have a long journey ahead of us.
When something seems overwhelming – like trying to lose weight – we usually choose choice C: None of the above and do nothing.
Instead, just focus on your very next meal. Your very next workout.
Focus on your very next action, your very next interaction, your very next task.
That’s it. That’s all you can do.
Although you can worry about eating poorly this coming weekend, there’s nothing you can do right now. Except, focus on your very next meal.
When in doubt…just wash the bowl.
Don’t ask questions. Don’t ponder.
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