November 29th, 2025
Muso Kokushi (1275-1351)
It is a characteristic tendency of human beings
to indulge in emotions such as happiness,
grief, or anger in response to present conditions,
failing to balance these feelings
with the awareness that
present conditions are results of past causes.
It is illogical to face the present
only as an object of enjoyment
or tolerance, neglecting to use
it as the opportunity to create the future.
