With effort, reach to effortlessness. With seeking, reach to a state of no-seeking. With mind, arrive at no-mind.
When you say ‘old friend,’ are we talking, like. . . since the Ice Age?” “No. Of course not. ” “Oh. ” “It’s only been about four hundred years. ” “Ah. Yes. Only four hundred. ” A wry expression spread over his face. “Being with you is a continual experiment in perspective. Among other things.