
Learn To Do Everything Lightly

There’s an old saying: “Angels can fly because they take themselves lightly.” Even though the word spiritual comes from the word for breath, which is nothing but air, too many people seem to make spiritual practice out to be something heavy and portentous, rather than something light. How do we manage to get so mixed up about what to take seriously
... See moreBarry Magid • Ending the Pursuit of Happiness: A Zen Guide
Always let go as soon as you’re aware that you didn’t. Don’t waste your time; use the energy to go up. You are a great being who has been given a tremendous opportunity to explore beyond yourself. The whole process is very exciting, and you will have good times and bad times. All sorts of things will happen. That’s the fun of the journey.