Aww, Jill -- I see enough Luke in ya' for you to count it as a success story:)
As far as butting in -- I guess that's the point of this forum, or I'd air my dirtly laundry with folks in private. I learn the most when others air theirs, and people help out -- most of us have the same issues I'm guessing, and with enough time, we can all be sitting in a big pile of smelly undies... I think the metaphor has broken down, but you get my point. My difficulty is in why establish a routine? Without Yoda to command me, I would be doing it for the wrong reasons. I think in time, I will find it easy, and natural, and it won't be a matter of using an obscure commitment to "follow-through" doing "what I vowed to do" even though there's no "rational purpose", etc., but I'll find the time of day I'm allowed to get away with sitting, and then the habit will lead the rulemaking, rather than vice versa. If only I came with a regiment tattooed to the inside of my eyelids, I could let go the wheel and let the tattoo-man drive while I eat nachos get drunk in the back seat. Rod Scholl -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jill H Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 4:33 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Zen] Morning Meditation --- In [email protected], "Rod Scholl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks for the deatailed respons, Genryu. It helps. > > Hell, its my world. If I think about squatting while doing dishes - > -then I'll squat. Fuck it If it last 30 seconds, and I remember I > left the water running I'll stand up. at the risk of butting into a private conversation, one thing i've found helpful is to define a schedule & when it's 'time to sit' - sit with no questions. then when doing dishes - no questions about leaving for the cushion... however, it's _always_ useful to practice 'dishes/driving/working' meditation (& i don't have to ponder whether dishes are best done standing or squating ;-) > Worse than giving myself gold stars for "sittin' like a yogic jedi" -- > I gave myself gold stars for "avoiding sitting for the wrong reasons." > (and an extra star for gettin' the dishes done... Finally :) this made me smile, & was actually the reason for posting - very embarrassing - but when i first began sitting i imagined myself as the 'luke skywalker' of the seated position... sigh, 'i was so much older then, i'm younger than that now' ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> What would our lives be like without music, dance, and theater? Donate or volunteer in the arts today at Network for Good! http://us.click.yahoo.com/WwRTUD/SOnJAA/i1hLAA/S27xlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Current Book Discussion: Appreciate Your Life by Taizan Maezumi Roshi. New or used at: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1570622280/ref=ase_actionh eroesc-20/002-4507763-9442460?v=glance&s=books> Yahoo! Groups Links ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Has someone you know been affected by illness or disease? Network for Good is THE place to support health awareness efforts! http://us.click.yahoo.com/UwRTUD/UOnJAA/i1hLAA/S27xlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Current Book Discussion: Appreciate Your Life by Taizan Maezumi Roshi. New or used at: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1570622280/ref=ase_actionheroesc-20/002-4507763-9442460?v=glance&s=books> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ZenForum/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
