We always have a choice. So what is this thing called, choice? It is purely subjective therefore resists all attempt to define it. We just choose! But how? We just do it.
Is it an act of whill? An act of will cannot be defined, only experienced - if we can stay aware. We can choose anything, even that we do not wish!
Zen is certainly not for everyone. Its rewards are hard, and almost impossible to define with words. Zen communicates through experiential practices that words are inadequate to describe.
My writings here in my Zen blog, in themselves answer nothing. They come from my zazen (Zen meditation) and aim to pose more questions within each mind. I hope the words on my Zen blog help take the reader further down his/her path to enlightenment.
I worked as a hypnotherapist until December 2009, when I went into semi-retirement. However I keep my website going to help anyone who is considering hypnotherapy.
I am fascinated by the potential of the human mind. Each day I practice zazen (a form of Zen meditation) and the blog posts contained on this blog, is inspired during my zazen. Please feel free to get involved and leave your thoughts and responses to the posts.
Another passion of mine lies in music and I play a clavinova piano and digital keyboards and did so once professionally - I love all genres of music but modern jazz is one of my favourites because of the potential to create improvisations. ...
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July 1st, 2009 at 11:59 am
Hi Derek, I have found that if I make my choices for what feels the best I allow myself to be me and enjoy my life. I also let go of useless ideals and old value systems by choosing this way. It works well for me.
Powerful subject, choices…nothing affects us more that our personal choices of what we think about, speak about and then do. xoxoAnne
July 2nd, 2009 at 3:32 am
Thank you for visiting and posting Anne. Yes choice is so powerful, yet undefinable. The abstract seems to hold the most power in life. Love and light, Derek