Zen

For studying Zen, one should have quiet quarters. Be moderate in food and drink. Case aside all involvements and discontinue all affairs. Do not think of good or evil; do not deal with right or wrong. Do not intend to make yourself a Buddha, much less be attached to sitting still.

~ Dogen

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I guess if you want to study Zen there are a lot of things you're going to have to do...

Cancel your magazen subscriptions.

Move to the country.

Eat and drink less.

Quit doing stuff.

Quit seeing people.

Quit thinking.

Don't judge.

Don't sit still.

I guess you have to stop doing.

Just be.

It's like the opposite of the Nike slogan.

Of course, I think it's even more powerful if you can pair "Just Be" with "Be Just."

We already have everything we need.

Except for Pop Tarts.  I think that even the Zennest among us can appreciate the occasional Pop Tart.  In moderation.