I wonder whether the eternal truths of Zen Buddhism can be applied to our modern, crazy, frenetic lifestyle, with its twitters, texting, iPhones, and constant barrage of multitasked mayhem. Here is my humble attempt to create some appropriate Zen haiku. You might feel the urge to create some as well:<\/p>\n
Wisdom for our age,
\nTimeless yet modern: never
\nEmail in anger<\/p>\n
So efficiently
\nI get three things done at once
\nYet, I have no time<\/p>\n
In your lover’s eyes
\nYour cellphone is reflected.
\nDo not answer it<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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