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I am still reading the Lotus Sutra. There are many chapters about the Buddha and his students. Today I learned about the leader in the desert metaphor. He knows the way through the desert and many people follow him. But they get tired following. So he creates a mirage so they can rest. Except it was the idea of resting that refreshed them. The mirage was dispelled and they continued the journey.

Very much similar to what Anita was saying yesterday about the idea of fun relaxing her.

This idea chapter made me feel both happy and sad. Sad because I’m tired and have difficulty relaxing. But happy because I’m hopeful that I can learn. It is like trying to meditate when I’m stressed. Difficult to find the off button to focus.

On a side note, my cats love it when we meditate and always try to sleep on our laps. I read that cats sleep for a large part of the day. I wonder if they meditate?