tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162916.post4852383065295756879..comments2023-10-24T04:34:19.872-07:00Comments on Aphorism and Egoism: MPOW #3 - Listening MeditationEd Esseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16327936525690233716noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162916.post-59351036026273885802009-07-04T10:50:32.312-07:002009-07-04T10:50:32.312-07:00I love your blog, Viceman. I hope to find you pic...I love your blog, Viceman. I hope to find you picking up the writing again.<br /><br />What excellent timing on sharing that aphorism, at the commencement of the year of the ox. My tai chi teacher shares that as well.<br /><br />I'm always looking for an opportunity to evangelize the word "quiesce."Ed Esseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16327936525690233716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162916.post-3945907754394272252009-02-11T20:47:00.000-08:002009-02-11T20:47:00.000-08:00Hey there, Ed! It was a nice surprise to find you ...Hey there, Ed! It was a nice surprise to find you here.<BR/><BR/>This post reminded me of my favorite Zen aphorism:<BR/><BR/><I>Before enlightenment, chop wood and carry water.<BR/>After enlightenment, chop wood and carry water.</I><BR/><BR/>I only understood this once I realized that enlightenment is simply a shift in perspective. You still wash dishes, sweep the floor and pay bills. The difference is that to someone who is "enlightened," these are acts of love, fulfilling and valuable in and of themselves; not chores, but simply another way to love yourself. It really is as simple as that.<BR/><BR/>BTW, nice use of "quiesced." :)therealvicemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09525643913668105672noreply@blogger.com