"In our everyday life commonly we always strive to do something, change something into something else, or get something. Just this effort is in itself an expression of our true nature. The meaning is implicit in effort itself. We must rediscover the meaning of his first effort to obtain the result. For this Dogen said: 'We need to attain enlightenment before you attain enlightenment'. Not having attained enlightenment that we discover the true meaning. Strive to do something is in itself enlightenment. (....)
What is more important: to achieve enlightenment or attain enlightenment before you attain enlightenment? Do a lot of money, or enjoy life in your effort gradually, little by little, even if it is impossible to make all that money? Succeed, or find meaning in your effort to succeed? If you do not know the answer, you are not even able to practice zazen, if you know you have discovered the true treasure of life "
Shunryu Suzuki," Zen Mind Beginner's Mind "
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