The direct statement may be not only word, but
also behavior is a way of expressing ourselves. So we put emphasis on our
demeanor or behavior. By behavior we do not mean that you should behave like
this or like that, but natural expression of yourself. So we emphasize our
straight forwardness. We should be true to our feeling and to our mind. Anyway
we should express ourselves without any reservations. This is the way how we
express our teaching or our nature in its true sense. And it makes it easier for others to understand. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture 67-02-02. Edited by DC - Shunryu Suzuki lecture excerpts on cuke.com - from there links to much more. - Go to cuke.com Wha at's New (now at blogger) to see more daily posts.]
