Instead of sitting in zazen and meditate, I look at my life as one big zazen and I am already in zen. The central theme is breathing.
Of course, there are always the big questions; is there God and the afterlife? The answer is there is, but it is not going to affect my life much as if I become a man fully functioning.
Hence the challenge is always to strive for the perfection of form. In this case, form follows function. The attainment of form is through the utilization of function. Without knowing the function, there can[] (can't) be any form. It becomes irrelevant.
In my case, my function is to run. Hence I develop the form of a long-distance runner. By knowing that I am a runner, I then fashion my form accordingly.
This is part of begin with the end in mind. Once we know the function, then the form follows the function.
If I am Michelangelo, I know from the very beginning that my function is to create a masterpiece. Hence I cleverly sculpted the marble to become the statue of David.
I am in that position. Within me, I have the power to sculpt my mind and body to be an Athlete Warrior. I have the basic ingredient - time and I have the tools - SWEE-SS.
Can I do it? Of course, I can. All it takes is discipline and willpower. In this case, I don't rely on motivation. I just persist and persevere.
With Els nowadays is just maintenance. I don't feel the desire to connect to her as much as before.
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