[The Buddhist texts] are not meant to be "sacred scriptures" that tell us what to believe. One should read them, listen to them, think about them, contemplate them, and investigate the present reality, the present experience with them. Then, and only then, can one insightfully know the truth beyond words.

Sumedho Thera:

sit like a rock

from conditions, things arise.
build your gardens.
icestorm practice drill.
earthquake volcano ocean floor.
it's not meant to be a strife.
it's not meant to be a struggle uphill.
two mice fell into a bucket of cream.
one gave up, drowning immediately.
the other swam, churning the cream.
climbed out on the butter.
a nation of immigrants.
didn't mean to get so wrapped up.
thick headed, it's service to others.
a scratch turned scab.
no time for kissy face.
it's insane.