ATi's Waiting Room

Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise; seek what they sought. - Matsuo Basho

I stated this week in Live @ 9 with Michelle Wood to not allow yourself to trip on the steps of the process, keep the desired result in mind as you go through the process so you can adjust if needed and not just go mechanically through the process. That thought of mine stems from this quote from Matsuo Basho. Many take this quote and think the process doesnt matter only the vision. That is why context is allways important. Read the full quote (translation) and tell me what you take from it.

Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise; seek what they sought. Seek the meaning behind their footsteps, and not upon the steps themselves. For in seeking the footsteps you shall be glancing only upon the next footprint. The meaning behind their footsteps, and not upon the steps themselves. For in seeking the footsteps you shall be glancing only upon the next footprint. And you're sure to stumble upon an unforeseen obstacle. But in seeking the meaning behind their footsteps you're sure to see ahead; comparable to looking up while walking. Thus allowing you to easily maneuver around the hurdles on the path you walk. And if you walk like this long enough, you'll one day, to your surprise, find yourself among the wise."

- Zen Master Bashō