YEAR OF ZEN: SPRING: DAY 26

Q: Express what the self is in self-expression.

A: The self is accumulated wisdom and trauma. The self is a momentary constellation in a universe that is simultaneously seeking and rejecting explanation. The self is a font of wonder, of joy, of confusion. The self is its own drug dealer and doctor. The self looks for meaning and finds comfort in patterns. The self is aware of its connectedness, even when it forgets. The self seeks the community of others. The self seeks recognition. The self desires place. The self is nourished by all parts of this magical planet. The self is both pilot and passenger.