It takes time until we actually practice our way and extend our way in our everyday lives. So, there is no reason why you should try to attain something. Anyway, to continue our practice without giving up [laughs], that is the most important thing for you.
—cuke.com/ig for links to the source of the photo. Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture 68-08-25 as found on shunryusuzuki.com, edited by PF. Go to instagram.com/cuke_archives for the Instagram version.