Thank you many times over. I haven't read anything so true in quite some time. I finally found something worth reading and commenting on. I look forward to your writing in the future.
Great piece. I've also had an interest in Zen, sports, and writing for a long time and have moved in and out of these things. Your description of meditating at the shoals reminded me of a similar experience I had--I used to walk barefoot through the woods around my neighborhood, and one day, I came upon a stream and walked out into the middle of it. I sat on some rocks with the water running around me, and I felt like I was the running water. I haven't meditated in a long, long time, but maybe I'll do it once now, just to see what happens. I'd also recommend Emmanuel Carrère's "Yoga" if you haven't read it--it's about all this, too.
Thank you many times over. I haven't read anything so true in quite some time. I finally found something worth reading and commenting on. I look forward to your writing in the future.
Thank you for reading it and for your comment, and I'm very glad you found it true and worthwhile.
I’ve been on Substack for about four years. This piece is the best written and the most resonating I’ve read so far. Incredible work, thank you
Thank you for this - so glad it resonated with you.
Very well written
Thank you.
Great piece. I've also had an interest in Zen, sports, and writing for a long time and have moved in and out of these things. Your description of meditating at the shoals reminded me of a similar experience I had--I used to walk barefoot through the woods around my neighborhood, and one day, I came upon a stream and walked out into the middle of it. I sat on some rocks with the water running around me, and I felt like I was the running water. I haven't meditated in a long, long time, but maybe I'll do it once now, just to see what happens. I'd also recommend Emmanuel Carrère's "Yoga" if you haven't read it--it's about all this, too.
Thanks for the comment and for reading the piece. Yeah, definitely hear you - I liked Yoga a lot. Good luck with the meditation.
To me, your writing is as limpid, clear and refreshing as a glass of water. Thank you!
Thanks for saying so.
Wonderful.
What a beautiful and profound work. You have no idea how much I needed to read it right now. Thanks a lot. Heading now to read your books!
Thank you many times over.