I've been alcohol free for over a week now.
My mind has played many tricks on me, but I have not succumbed to my "need" for a drink.
In this time I've been "planning" my future. I say "planning" because I can't see said future and, therefore, can't make an accurate prediction of how things will be. Instead, I've been laying out little goals for myself in order to achieve a larger goal. The larger goal is still somewhat vague, as it should be.
My goal is go to grad school. Where? I don't know? For what? Can't tell you for sure. When? That's an even bigger mystery. But I'm going to do it. I just don't know the details yet.
I want to travel more. I've taking little impromptu trips here and there recently. I'm taking one on Saturday. I almost bought a plane ticket yesterday. However, my better judgment kicked in as I am not made of money.
The point is that I'm engaging myself in the journey of this life and not sitting on my ass completely oblivious to it. I'm taking risks and it isn't so bad.
Jizo asked Hogen,
"Where are you going, senior monk?"
Hogen said,
"I am on pilgrimage, following the wind."
Jizo said,
"What are you on pilgrimage for?"
Hogen said,
"I don't know."
Jizo said,
"Non knowing is most intimate."
Hogen suddenly attained great enlightenment.
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