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Just One Thing
By Singapore Man of Leisure  •  August 16, 2014
If your marriage is on the rocks, you feeling burned-out in your career, or you having your mid-life crisis, you may want watch this 1991 Western comedy film City Slickers starring Billy Crystal. In this movie, Billy Crystal was having his mid-life crisis - is this it? Those who are questioning their marriage, career, and purpose in life may identify with Billy Crystal's character in the movie. Long story short. Billy Crystal went on a 2 week vacation at a cattle ranch. There he met this tough as nail cowboy - Curly. In a moment of male bonding, Curly shared with Billy the secret to solving his problems:
Billy went home to same job, same wife; but a happier man. Sorry, you have to figure out this "Just One Thing" yourself. I know some of you would google and attempt to find the "answer" through others in the internet. It's a bad habit from your "ten year series" days. I can't stop you. This City Slickers example was at one time used by quite a few motivational speakers and facilitators. I've used it in my Leadership workshops during my shepherd time of days gone by. All I want to say is that if you seek the answer from without, your "awakening" may be shallower than if the answer comes from within.. Younger readers who have no worries in the world right now, just make a mental note will do. When the time comes where you are feeling depressed, anxious, confused, angry, and cynical with your life, you know where you can get self-help. Don't worry if you don't get it. Since you have already taken the first step, try talking to a soul mate, your spiritual leader, call that hot-line, or seek professional help. Don't keep it inside. Reach out. I noticed we have some Zen walkers in our midst. Casual readers don't have to read on. Below its just me "polishing my sword" with these Zen friends. This "Just One Thing" reminds me of Jùzhī Yīzhǐ 俱胝一指. One finger Zen 一指禅?
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