Soyen Shaku’s Zen Commandments
<p>I think the essence of this rule is about taking a moment — five, fifteen, thirty minutes, however much or little — to wake up, breathe, and collect yourself before the day. I’ve never been one for incense or candles, but both are used in sacred and religious rituals as a way to consecrate something and set it apart. Don’t worry about what happened yesterday or what’s going to happen later today. Consecrate a few moments in the morning and make it sacred, even if it’s just sitting on the edge of your bed and taking a few deep breaths before jumping in the shower.</p>
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