a new start

koan · Post by **koan** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:55 am

my Zen card on the first day of 2007 was:

Zen Mind

Experience all things with the enthusiasm of a child,

as if you were seeing it for the first time.

This is the Zen mind.

Always new

Always aware.

Always that of a beginner.

Some people call it foolish or naive but it is the Zen way and from that wisdom flows because I am always ready for new answers.

koan · Post by **koan** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:22 am

Pinky;501947 wrote: Wow, what a card to pull for new year's day!!

Would you pull one for me? Pretty please?
It's about Ego.

Those who say they know, do not know.

Those who say they do not know, also don't know.

Therefore, be quiet and let your actions speak for you.

They speak much louder than your words anyway.

koan · Post by **koan** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:26 am

Pinky;501952 wrote: I guess that's a good one for me!:o

Thanks!

:wah:

It's good advice all around. The Zen cards are full of Truths. Always something interesting to think about.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:33 am

Hamster;501955 wrote: I try hard to achieve that state Koan..in fact it helps to have kids around as they are a constant reminder of how much I have "forgotten" in that respect. Everything amazes them and nothing is mundane-if I could only be that way again.

Maybe you dont realize it, but you do have the enthusiasm of a child.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:38 am

Hamster;501963 wrote: Thanks Nomie!! :-4 Now I just need to work on the passion, excitement, patience, sense of humour etc :wah:

Your pregnant-that covers passion

koan · Post by **koan** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:40 am

Kids do bring that state of mind out because it's more fun when others see things the same way. Viewing things with an innocent mind is easier when surrounded by innocence.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:53 am

Hamster;501968 wrote: Keep going..keep going....:wah:

patience......weeeell :p