not always so

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Hey.

July 22, 2007 · Leave a Comment

Welcome.

This is a place where I talk a bit. What I talk about is bound to change, may or may not make sense, and is offered without any warranty of usability. Some smaller parts may present a choking hazard of sorts, and so small children and narrow minds should proceed only under adult supervision.

What’s with the name? Well…

“The secret of Soto Zen is just two words: not always so.”
-Shunryu Suzuki

Probably one of my favorite zen quotes, and as clever and true a statement about reality as anyone might like. We’re just wired to try to capture, stabilize, and control our little worlds. It never works for long, and when it seems to be working, it’s often just that we’re pretending Extra Hard.

Everything changes… Just watch and you’ll see.

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