"Really, he wasn’t thinking at all. Instead, he repeated an old [[zen]] proverb to himself: **Chop wood, carry water**. Chop wood, carry water. Chop wood, carry water" ([Location 509](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07QY3CZ9L&location=509)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[discipline]], [[exercise]], [[mindfulness]] **Source** -- [[202409180133 - B - Stillness is the Key]]