I have some friends who need to be slapped in the back of the head, or kicked in the ass, before they listen, to prevent them from going down. What about you?

Your first obligation in this lifetime is to maintain and improve your physical condition. Your second obligation is to become more successful. Then you can fulfill your obligations to your friends, loved ones, and the greater community. If you do not radically prioritize your existence for your health, you use up your strength for money. Then when you lose your health, you have nothing because you cannot maintain your existence and all your finances get spent on attempting to restore your wellbeing. The first application of this thesis is to do some stretching. This cost you nothing but some time and discipline. Next, you must stop procrastinating about losing some weight, seeing a doctor for a checkup and blood test, sleeping more soundly, exercising, and improving your nutrition. Satoru

To seek enlightenment, we have to give up our vested interest in the judgments we already have and move our faith into the unexplored.

“Enlightenment is like the moon reflected on the water.
The moon does not get wet, nor is the water broken.
Although its light is wide and great,
The moon is reflected even in a puddle an inch wide.
The whole moon and the entire sky
Are reflected in one dewdrop on the grass.” Ancient Zen writings

Alter your perspective and observe with an objective eye.

Ask people to extend themselves, even slightly, at the onset of a relationship. It will teach you a lot about them immediately. Like all the rest of the people you meet for friendship, romance, or otherwise, you will see if they are “too busy.” And even if they were not, you can observe if they seem possessive of their time especially if the time was not spent on or for them.

“Why didn’t you tell me?

“Why didn’t someone tell me?”

“I’m telling you now.” Satoru