The Importance of Private Instruction

In many ways, facing the wall, you're on your own. And that's how it should be. We are here alone together. Sometimes encouragement, advice, clarification is needed. Don't spend time in the Zendo trying to come up with something to say or rehearsing something. There's absolutely no need to say anything. You can just come and we sit together, bring your practice with you. But do come. Because even though you might not have something to say to me, I might have something to saying to you unless you come. Be honest. That can be a big challenge, being honest. It's natural to want to impress,. to want to show yourself in the