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Words have meaning. Meaning is that which points to something besides itself. Zen is a finger pointing at the moon, do not mistake the finger for the moon.

What is the "meaning" of a mountain? What a silly question. The only reason the "meaning of life" seems coherent is because we wrap our very sense of existence in words.

Let go of words and definitions and just be. At rest in all that is.

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Language is a very useful tool. However, it’s also just a model/description of what we experience through our perception

It’s hard to let go of language

But it’s an amazing experience when we can stop it from mediating or even interrupting, our perception of the present moment

Just being, just here, just now

Thank you for the reminder

Tools are good servants but bad masters. When you place too much value on the tool you no longer own it, it owns you.

Be of one mind with the tool. Use it to complete your purpose. Then, the work complete, put the tool down and walk away. The only path to serenity.

It's been far too long since I've made a regular practice of meditation - thank _you_ for the reminder.

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