a state of magical simplicity

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To practice Zen means to realize one's existence 

moment after moment,

 rather than letting life unravel in regret of the past 

and daydreaming of the future.

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To "rest in the present"

 is a state of magical simplicity, 

although attainment of this state is not as simple as it sounds.

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~  Peter Matthiessen, from 'Nine-Headed Dragon River'

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