We cannot change ourselves by trying to change ourselves. Siddhartha Gautama tried all manner of austerities and penances before quitting them all and becoming the Buddha. Orchids make no effort. Neither shall we.
Giving up
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Gassy and greasy fingered
Willpower is ego as a fist-faced life coach. In truth, it’s our worst instinct working from home, sprawled out in a La-Z-Boy, all gassy and greasy fingered, inciting us to fight with ourselves.
Willpower
Men who are free are disciplined. Discipline comes from the Latin word for pupil. A free man is a learner, an empty bowl. Discipline has nothing to do with self-will. Self-will is self-abuse.
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