Tao and Zen Consultants

02/27/2017

Yes

It is so fatally easy to get used to anything, to any discomfort, to any frustration, to any continued satisfaction. One can adjust oneself to any circumstances, to lunacy or to asceticism. The mind likes to function in grooves, in habits, and this activitity is called living. When one sees this one breaks away from all this and tries to lead a life which has no meaning, no mooring, no interests. Interests, if one is not very alert, brings us back to a pattern of life. In all this you will see - the will, the directive, is functioning, the will to be, to achieve, to become and so on. Will is the very center of the chooser and so long as will exists, the mind can function in habits, either self created or imposed. Freedom from will is the real problem. One can play various tricks upon oneself, to be free from will, the center of the me, the chooser, but it will go under a different name, under a different cloak. When one sees the real significance of habit, of getting used to things; choosing, naming, pursuing an interest and so on; when there is an awareness of all this, then the real miracle takes place, the cessation of will. Experiment with this, be aware of all this, from moment to moment, without any wish to arrive anywhere.
( From the book - Letters to a young friend - J.Krishnamurti )
https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Young-Friend-Happy-Nothing/dp/0900506601

02/15/2017

Enjoy each moment

02/14/2017

Thusness

12/16/2016

The way is simple if you see it

12/07/2016

When a potential client first meets me I try to make sure they know I might not know the answer , in fact, it would be rare I would make such a claim. Yet I can fully engage with them and travel the road of that question. In that process the answer might come, for them, and that is the goal......the path to the answer IS the answer. When one no longer needs my efforts I am happy but I keep one secret - they never needed me in the first place

12/07/2016

I am of the opinion it is much more blessed to give than receive. But what does that mean? If you give with any expectation I am not sure you have the right motive ( that is not for me to decide for you) I have just found giving with all your heart, soul, and mind feels right to me. It is ironic how often one gets accused of having an alterior motive. That makes sense , of course, because we live iin a culture of 'me first' and it is rare to find someone who truely gives from the heart. Yes, millions do that and no, I am not suggesting I somehow am above the temptation of greed. In fact,by writing this I might be accused of grand standing any giving I do. I can assure you this is written to help me work through some issues and it helps me examine my intent.

I was deeply influenced by three men who gave their entire life to the service of others. I dont recall any of them writing a blog like this so already I dont quite measure up.....and that is ok.....it is all process and I probably have more karma to burn up. I still have this intuition I dont do enough or maybe I do too much and that becomes the real issue.

At this time in history I would rather error on the side of too much vs too little. I am thankful I don't need to keep track of anyone else as I have enough on my plate 'to mind my own business.'

I always admired and admire those who could, in sincerity , expose some of the deeper layers of their life. I am often reminded of the position my teacher took - he would often say, " dont ask me figure it out for yourself, you are capable."
furthermore, he never asked me what I figured out - He left it up to me.

I hope , whenI give, I also leave it up to them. I am not even sure what giving even means anymore. I am not sure there is anything that really belongs to me.......since we are given life itself could we ever give to much"?

As for my conclusion on this matter I willl share that right now I am totally clueless and that is exactly how it has to be.....resting in the question itself, fully engaged in the unknown.

12/02/2016

The quieter I become the more I learn

12/01/2016

Someone asked me how much I charge for my services. I said either $1,000 an hour or a penny an hour - that is totally up to them. No wonder I have yet to have my first client - OR - maybe I have more than I can handle - that question always puzzles me

12/01/2016

I was trying to recall why I started this blog. ( is this a blog?)
It mostly was in an effort to make sure no students showed up.

12/01/2016

You should not have to sell your business if your business is your life

11/18/2016

I had the chance to study and practice with some amazing people. I watch and learned the secrets to their happiness. It always came down to three concepts:
1. They were very very very happy in their own journey and had no need to be told how great they were. It just didn't matter to them to be seen, known, or praised.

2. Their greatest joy was seeing others mature and become a more complete human being.

3. The treated every person as the most important person on earth - without exception - They treated the waitress exactly like they would treat the President. Again, without exception - ALL the time.

4. Their life was already complete, they found the holy grail, therefore they were ready to be a servent - warrior , one who dedicates their life to the well being of others. THAT was their greatest joy.

5. The didn't care one hoot about material things as long as they had food, clothes, shelter and health care.

I only meet three that we 100% like that but those three showed me the model and how to live ( at least for me, I can't speak for anyone else. I simply copied them or tried to copy them , and while I fell short and continue to fall short - I know where I am headed and I know who is going with me.

From my world view Jesus was correct, Buddha was correct, and many others who have discovered this secret are correct. Isn't it ironic - this secret is available to all of us if we or I can only see it.

Yet, we can only see what we can see and when the blinders come off we understand why we could never take credit for any of our good works. The credit and the joy comes in the journey itself, NOT in the end result or trophy.

Thanks Frosty, Dad, and John Daido Loori -

P.S. - Who are the people you have met along your life path who also lived 'this secret'. Create a great day and weekend and savor each moment as it might be your last. Show your friends how much you care and also do that to your enemy because your enemy is your greatest teacher.

11/18/2016

Happy Friday - What kind of day are you going to create?