St. Augustine
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Compassion, equanimity, and wisdom
A student once asked his Zen master, "How can I be a Spiritual Athlete when I am surrounded by so much negativity and chaos in the world?" The master replied, "Imagine a flower growing amidst a field of weeds. Despite the weeds, the flower still blooms and radiates...
Embrace imperfection
A young disciple once asked his Zen master, "What is the goal of the Spiritual Athlete?" The master replied, "The goal of the Spiritual Athlete is not to achieve perfection, but to embrace imperfection. They understand that the path of self-improvement is not about...
Patience, focus, and resilience
A young student once asked his Zen master, "What does it mean to be a Spiritual Athlete?" The master replied, "Imagine a person practicing archery. The ordinary archer will focus on hitting the target, trying to shoot the bullseye every time. The Spiritual Athlete, on...