"The wise adapt themselves to circumstances, as water molds itself to the pitcher."

– A Zen proverb

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"Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers." – Voltaire

Koan:

A cat stared at a star; the star blinked first.

The statue says: “Who is the watcher?”

Watch the watcher.

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"Obstacles don't block the path, they are the path" - Zen proverb

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“Here we are, trapped in the amber of the moment. There is no why.”
-Kurt Vonnegut

Almost all of the universe's machinations are outside our influence. These occurrences lack significance from our subjective interpretations.

This is inherently liberating. In the face of meaninglessness, we discover the opportunity to shape our own purpose.

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Happiness, not in another place but this place...not for another hour, but this hour.

- Walt Whitman

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The greatest power we have is the power of choice.

- Seneca

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It's easier to carry an empty cup than a full one.
Keep sharpening a knife and it will blunt.
Greater wealth is harder to protect.
Caring for other's approvals and you will be their prisoner.

When you are successful, retire. That is the path to serenity.

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The infinite is a concept that describes boundlessness and endlessness. It's an idea that describes never reaching a set limit.

Our search for perfection is a set limit always out of reach. We should be content with converging on our goals, even if not perfectly.

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Much of the world is outside of our ability to influence. Yet, we are still able to influence our environment, relationships, and ultimately our destiny.

Do not fret on what you cannot move.

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