Practicing Zen is all about attitude. Discovering and cultivating quiet mind encourages us in an attitude of openness and modesty, a willingness to be with what is. With this comes simplicity in how we live and consume. How we receive what is given without complaint or demand leaves us freer to embody the wisdom of viewing everything as our path. This is the secret of a satisfied and interdependent mind. The Buddha admonished his followers. “Work out your own emancipation with diligence.” Our manner, how we affect others is conditioned by the quality of our mind and heart. It’s up to each of us to be diligent in developing constancy in our view of things. Constancy encourages our patience, generosity and understanding that comes naturally from seeing deeply into the true nature of our life.
