Buddha held out a flower to his listeners. Everyone was silent. Only Mahakashyapa broke into a broad smile.
– Zen koan
Get it?!
I’ll spell it out for you: 🙂
If you’re out of practice, this could help.
The last word on happiness
October 4th, 2007
Perhaps it’s too early for me because I do not get it … I did get the link though and it made me smile and laugh. Thanks for that!
Comment by Shawn — October 4, 2007 @ 10:48 am
What a perfect response Shawn. We don’t get it even when we get it. Smile and you’ll be happy in no time.
Comment by Karen — October 4, 2007 @ 1:56 pm
Waaaaaaa! Oh wait, that’s Claire’s response. Let me try again.
!!!
(P.S. The I Am Bossy post = brilliant)
Comment by kathryn — October 4, 2007 @ 2:42 pm
Smiling is an expression of happiness, so whatever makes you smile…Nothing more nothing less.
Comment by Mika — October 4, 2007 @ 4:04 pm
I smiled immediately. Thank you for the reminder.
Comment by Lisa — October 4, 2007 @ 10:31 pm
This comment pool made Bossy smile, for sure.
Comment by BOSSY — October 5, 2007 @ 2:14 am
Smiling!
Comment by Mama Zen — October 5, 2007 @ 7:00 pm
I am smiling.
Because its fun.
Because, why not?
Because I get to come “visit” you here.
Comment by bella — October 5, 2007 @ 7:07 pm
I am smiling because I just opened a book to a poem that seemed very relevant, which you can read at the bottom of my latest post (I’m still trying to figure out links). thanks for the happiness questions/answers!
Comment by Ginger — October 6, 2007 @ 12:25 am