Sliver

Posted on April 15, 2014February 20, 2016 by SomatiCat

For the most of my life I tried to fit the expectations of others. For the most of my life I tried to make others fit my expectations. My Teacher said, “Remember, not all people operate in the same way you do. ” It has freed me from the misery endless expectations create. I can’t change how you respond. But I can let you know how I am affected by your response. The rest is up to you.

Sliver

This is how I am. Deal with it. Or if not, leave me where you found me, and walk away.

This is how you are. I deal with it. Or if not, I’ll leave you where I found you, and walk away.

It’s not your fault.

It’s not my fault.

It’s just that this is how I am.

And this is how you are.

That’s how we all should be.

And some of us still keep on feeling our way for a sliver of connection in the treacherous territory between how I am and how you are. Continue reading →

Sand Castle

Posted on March 24, 2014February 20, 2016 by SomatiCat

From Zen perspective, every moment contains birth and death.

There is nothing to be afraid of because I’m already dead. Who I think I am now is already in the past at this moment. It was such a relief to realize the simple truth. I just need to keep on reminding myself of the truth.

Become Your Dream

Posted on March 18, 2014March 18, 2014 by SomatiCat

De la Vega Sightings. I’ve encountered those images numerous times in my neighborhood past 15 years and I have never seen the artist in action. I once entered an icecream store and found its counter covered with De La Vega images. It makes me happy to find those images in chalk on my way to somewhere mandane. It’s a reminder and the inherent impermanence of the message is zen worthy.

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Reflection

Posted on March 15, 2014February 20, 2016 by SomatiCat

Do not believe what you see. From Zen point of view, it’s all about your perception.

Bird Cage City

Posted on March 14, 2014February 21, 2016 by SomatiCat

Just an ordinary cityscape…caged and trapped in New York City. (Some buildings in D.C.)

Drink, it’s Cheaper Than Therapy

Posted on February 26, 2014February 20, 2016 by SomatiCat

Probably true in the short term in moderation.

Tip your bartender well. Two of my friends, Anna and Larry, were so good at it that they went back to the grad school and have become licensed psychotherapists. Now you have to pay much more to talk to them and you won’t even get your drink.

In the long run in excessive amount therapy could be cheaper than drink. I don’t know. But I’m sure those who have opted for therapy would crack up reading this sign. It did cracked me up.

I enjoy this bar’s chalkboard sign. Sense of humor is always good for your soul.