The whole universe is one bright pearl Barry Magid April 11th 2015

Even if we're perplexed or trouble it's nothing but the bright pearl. Joko taught over and over seeing the absolute in every moment regardless of its content, and particularly in moments of emotional difficulty when we're troubled or perplexed. Our usual sense of those states is that we want to get into their opposites. Instead, Gensha, Dogen, and Joko encourage us to see being confused, anxious or angry as the bright pearl - as just another aspect of our life.

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