The magnetic field

Nyogen Roshi says Maezumi Roshi told him nothing is really hidden.  It seems some things are hidden to me in plain sight.  They are in my mental blind spot. That is the nature of delusion!

Anger is often like that for me.

Irritation, impatience, resentment and dissatisfaction are anger. Things aren’t how you want them to be, and you just don’t like it. Look carefully, that is anger. The point of recognizing anger isn’t to get bent out of shape about it, to suppress it, or to blame yourself for it. But if you don’t even recognize it, it owns you.

A most subtle manifestation of anger is praise and blame. This is important in all relationships, but particularly with those closest to you, including children. Continue reading →