Agreed! I think it’s metaphorical - from “Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance” by Robert Pirsig. That peace & zen does not come externally, but something we must cultivate inside ourselves individually

Not true. Best part about hiking is feeling small, realizing you are infentismal in the sceme of the earth, and being grateful to be a part.

I'd be down to 200lbs (currently 222) in about 2 months because I'd suddenly be able to resist really good food and instead chow down on really healthy food.

I forgot to fring my Zen

You do know she continues to pull the football out, right?

I can relate to that first part for sure! Being more comfortable and confident with age I think is what made the difference for me

I’m completely comfortable in solitude—it’s even needed at times

tell that to the people waiting in line to reach the summit

It’s with you all along

All mind is buddha mind

Honestly in my early 20s I wanted to be surrounded by people, friends, strangers, family.

Now in my late 20s I’d be content with being alone most of the time. I enjoy my own company and while I’m not depressed, I experience social burnout a lot easier.

Biggest change between then is my job. I speak at meetings and give presentations during the day and it gets emotionally exhausting by 3pm

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I'd rather leave my Zen at home. It's too bulky to carry with me on a mountain climb.

I'd rather leave my Zen at home. It's too bulky to carry with me on a mountain climb.

Most of the zen is found on the climb.

Fake connan

Just makes me not want to climb the mountain.

I'm in my 40s.

Some people's lives just suck

:'))

There is no reason to assume that you haven't peaked and it isn't all downhill from here.

Recently I’ve been reading authors write about their experience dealing with old age, and a common theme I see is that over the years their ego dies

They go from thinking life was all about them to realizing they aren’t special

But that realization was actually positive and made life more enjoyable

yah this one doesnt really do it for me

Life! Life is the main reason for living. Plod along, add some things that pique your interest and next thing you know, something unexpected happens. It's usually good but not always. Even life's unpleasantries can be interesting.

Microdosing for the win

I'm older than 50 by at least 5-10 years. I don't live in Augusta all the time; I snowbird somewhere else.

The problem is I lie all the time.