Returning to the source is stillness. It is returning to one’s fate.
~Tao Te Ching chapter 16
Now just sit still, very still. The Zen tradition places a great deal of importance in their Zazen sitting. I think I am starting to understand why. Stillness is key. Removal of distraction and agitation is key. Focus is key. Discipline is key. Dedication and devotion to the effort is key. Stillness is key.
- I am Situated in life for this.
- I have built my Setting.
- I have Selected to do this.
Nothing else matters. Nothing is more important than this sit. There is nothing to do. There is nothing to repair, fix or design. There are no plans. Thoughts have no value.
I may experiment with counting the moments when the mind deviates, for performance measurement and goal setting. I can log and track the quality of my concentration over time.