Janet had reached a state of "inner zen" about the termites

North_Fork_Trails said...
Wow, how exciting, how beyond exciting, meta-exciting! It is Saturday, hence, it will soon be Saturday night, and you will have the pleasure of doing your homework!

Zen. Zen. I love Zen. "What is the sound of one hand, clapping?" And thus, by this seemingly simple koan, was satori achieved. But ... wait ... what is the sound of one termite, clapping?"

Before satori I chopped wood and carried water. After satori, I did my homework and refused to worry about termites." [a paraphrase of the famous old Zen saying, as reported by Daisetz Suzuki]

April 5, 2008 2:12 PM