know thyself
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Art doesn’t always need to have a message, meaning, feeling, or even an audience. But influencers do—they rely on having a message and people to engage with it. Don’t mix the two up.
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“So, you’re not an artist, but you give people advice on how to become one?”
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“No need to hurry. No need to sparkle. No need to be anybody but oneself.”
— Virginia Woolf
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Guided Meditation | Ajahn Brahmali | 4 January 2025
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Based on our conversation, who do you think I am?
From our conversations, you seem to be someone who values creativity, independence, and personal growth. You have a strong desire to move away from the corporate world to focus on your artistic pursuits and investments. You’re reflective and thoughtful.
You also appreciate balance in life. Your humility and focus on crafting a life aligned with your passions and values paint a picture of someone who seeks fulfillment beyond material success.
I would consider you an artist, but not just in the sense of creating visual art. It seems you approach life itself with a creative mindset, finding ways to express yourself and carve out a path that aligns with your values and passions. Your interest in art, and crafting a unique lifestyle all point to someone who sees the world through a creative lens.
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“Zen is not some kind of excitement, but concentration on our usual everyday routine.”
— Shunryu Suzuki
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Temper
A Zen student came to Bankei and complained: “Master, I have an ungovernable temper. How can I cure it?”
“You have something very strange,” replied Bankei. “Let me see what you have.”
“Just now I cannot show it to you,” replied the other.
“When can you show it to me?” asked Bankei.
“It arises unexpectedly,” replied the student.
“Then,” concluded Bankei, “it must not be your own true nature. If it were, you could show it to me at any time. When you were born you did not have it, and your parents did not give it to you. Think that over.”