Taking The Long View
In this episode, I explore the concept of "taking the long view," a practice rooted in the Japanese term *takan*, which means seeing things with philosophical eyes or from a broader perspective. I discuss how this "zoomed-out" view, akin to seeing the world from an airplane, helps us avoid getting entangled in immediate circumstances and dualistic thinking like "I am right, you are wrong." This perspective is further illuminated by the parable of the horse, reminding us that we cannot know the ultimate good or bad of any given event due to the interdependent nature of reality. I also introduce the idea of finding the middle way, or "not too tight and not too loose," using the analogy of tuning a musical instrument, to guide our practice and daily life, emphasizing that each individual's "tuning" is unique and requires ongoing self-assessment.
