Here is the meaning of life according to ChatGPT. “The meaning of life is a deep philosophical question that has been debated by thinkers, theologians, and scientists for centuries. Different people and cultures have proposed various interpretations and beliefs regarding the purpose and meaning of life. Here are a few perspectives on the subject: ReligiousContinue reading “The meaning of life according to ChatGPT”
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New Koan – Brother John and the tree
Here’s a fresh one for you: John stood next to an old oak. “Master,” he said. “I’ve been pondering this tree. I’ve come to understand that this tree and myself are one and the same.” “I’m afraid you’re mistaken, my son,” the master said. “This tree is my mother-in-law.” And he moonwalked away.
Stoic quote 07/03/23
From Marcus Aurelius: “Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart.”
Stoic quote of the day 07/02/23
Here’s one from Marcus Aurelius. A good reminder for a Sunday morning. “Have I been made for this, to lie under the blankets and keep myself warm?”
Stoic quote of the day
Here’s one from Marcus Aurelius. “How ridiculous and how strange to be surprised at anything which happens in life.”
No excuses
I’ve come to believe in the importance of acting perfectly correctly, no matter how hard it is. I know that I will fail, but it’s important to try all the same. Today, I will try to act perfectly correctly, no matter how hard it is.
The deer carcass
There was a deer carcass in the road on my way to work today. All these sad people going somewhere and a deer carcass in the middle of everything. How strange that we should be so concerned with mundane things when death is all around us.
Today
As I sit in my car before work, listening to bird song, I think of what the day will bring. I know that I am very small. I will face challenges, but I should remember that things do not happen to me but merely happen. I have an opportunity today to do good. If IContinue reading “Today”
Quote of the day 06-29-23
Here’s one from Alan Watts. “Man suffers only because he takes seriously what the gods made for fun.”
To be
What is it to live? To be a seedling, reaching for the sun.
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