I’ve been re-reading Phil Jackson’s book “Sacred Hoops” and came across this passage that I wanted to share. In it, Phil is talking about an encounter by a group of Americans with a Buddhist monk named Achaan Chaa…
“You see this goblet?” Chaa asked, holding up a glass. “For me, this glass is already broken. I enjoy it; I drink out of it. It holds my water admirably, sometimes even reflecting the sun in beautiful patterns. If I should tap it, it has a lovely ring to it.
But when I put this glass on a shelf and the wind knocks it over or my elbow brushes it off the table and it falls to the ground and it shatters, I say ‘Of course.’
When I understand that this glass is already broken, every moment with it is precious.”
Greg Morton 
Very profound.
I know, right? I was reading yesterday and came across that and just HAD to share.
Of course!
Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure! I’m glad you enjoyed it…
Really a great perspective. But that doesn’t mean I want you to start knocking our glasses off the tables, ok? That’s still my job 🙂
Ha ha ha…
I never thought in that way but…so true. Thanks for sharing. I like it…
I hadn’t thought that way before I read it either Mel. Actually, I had read it years ago, forgot it, then re-read and re-remembered it…ha ha ha!! You’re welcome for sharing!