Buddhapuss,
How exactly does one become a Zen Master? Is this a legitimate title, or an honorary one? (rather like all those advanced degrees George W has accumulated?) Further, what daily duties/responsibilities are involved for a Zen Master?
Cautious and Guarded in NJ
Dear Cautious,
You sign your letter cautious and guarded. This must be because you live in New Jersey. It’s enough to make a doubter of anyone.
Credibility is at a premium in this state, but is not the advice I share with my readers both informative and entertaining? Have I not consistently, and at some times enormous personal risk, provided the most sound answer? Yes. Yes, I have. So step off fool! Zen Master represent!
Now that your karma is properly adjusted, let’s return to the important part of your question: What do I , Master Buddhapuss, do all day.
Behold, a small excerpt from my Day Runner.
05:00 AM – Pounce on head to wake up sam. Repeat until first feeding.
06:00 AM – Meditation exercise. Query - why is sam still sleeping?
07:00 AM – Step on sam’s head. Repeat until second feeding.
07:30 AM – First nap.
08:00 AM – Cardio workout. Slip out the door as the wife leaves for work. Descend several flights of stairs, refuse to return until treats are offered.
08:30 AM – Recovery and cool down from cardio workout
09:00 AM – Second meditation exercise. Query – why is sam still sleeping?
09:30 AM – First nap
10:00 AM – Second nap
11:00 AM – Remind sam that lunchtime approaches
12:00 PM – Lunch time
01:00 PM – Surf web, read and answer emails
02:00 PM – Select letter to answer for column
03:00 PM – Meditation exercise. Query – how to answer question in time for nap?
03:30 PM – Third nap
04:00 PM – Second snack
05:00 PM – Gather strength for dinner campaign
So Cautious, there’s but just the first 12 hours of my action packed days. Remember, it’s not how much work you do, it’s what you do with the work you do do. Er…well…I think you get the idea. It takes a lot of discipline to get to a place like this.
Yours in Pats,
Buddhapuss