For those unfamiliar with what this is, my friend Nick and I worked on a collaborative project entitled Top Ten Zen (as you could probably tell from the title of this page.) Nick is an ultramarathoner who, when I was first diagnosed with cancer, decided he would run 3000 miles as a school project to raise money and awareness for leukemia and research into the disease.
As for the the idea for the Top Ten Zen list, this came into being after Nick returned from a 100-mile race in the Pyrenees and told me about his fantastical experience using Zen teachings and positive thoughts to help him get through his grueling race. To Nick’s surprise, I explained that many of these concepts Nick found in a book were similar to ones I used to battle both cancer and the cure. After much head scratching, we produced “Top Ten Zen,” which includes Zen quotes as well as personal interpretations and stories.
We have compiled a list comprised firstly of a quote, then an interpretation of said quote, and finally a story to drive the point home. By putting their work side by side for comparison, we offer a preview into our books, Ultra Souls: The Tale of Mr. 3000 (Nick) and Life Has No Title (me).
Below is a list of all the posts we wrote comprising the Top Ten Zen list. If you wish to read more, please click the quotes for an expanded explanation of each one, which will direct you to the post with both of our stories and interpretations for your viewing pleasure and hopefully some help and guidance in one way or another. Enjoy.
- The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
- Body follows mind
- The faster you hurry, the slower you go
- You are not bound by your past
- Life is only available in the here and now
- You are the author of every next moment
- Your worst enemy lies within
- Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them
- Find joy in every little thing
- True strength is found in the face of adversity
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