The state of flow is something that we’ve all experienced before, something I’m sure that you yourself are familiar with. Think about when, for example, a master horse rider rides a horse. The rider becomes one with the horse, and you can never quite tell whether the rider is leading the horse or if the […]
Mushin: No-Mind | Zen Explained Simply
There’s a lot of confusion about what mushin actually is, and even more confusion about how to go about attaining it. It’s usually thought of as some distant state of consciousness that’s only obtainable by enlightened zen masters. That couldn’t be further from the truth, because getting into the state of mushin is not difficult. […]
No Preferences | Zen Explained Simply
The Zen principle of “having no preferences” is simple, and it doesn’t require any kind of deep knowledge or that you become a superhuman monk through some kind of extensive meditation training. All it is, the idea of getting rid of “likes” and “dislikes,” and swapping them for “to-do” and “not-to-do.” That’s the way Zen […]
Crossing at a Ford | Strategy Explained Simply
“Crossing at a ford” is a principle that lies right at the heart of what strategy is all about: following the path of least resistance. If you want a less zen way of putting it, then that’s simple: It’s about taking the easiest route to your goal. Just think about the example it’s named after. […]