Wednesday, December 16, 2020

I think I'm beginning to understand koans.

When we look within, when we question ourselves, getting a true answer shouldn't be the point.  Life is not an examination.  It is a series of perceptions followed by choices of action.  

The point of questioning ourselves, of self-examination, should be discerning the best action - the best response to our circumstances - and acting accordingly, with a clear mind, clean conscience, and open heart.

Then we should assess our results and, having learned something, repeat the process.