Perhaps this is related to the culture of Japan,
but, if you don't ask for others' help, there is a chance to be helped by
others. If you are making sincere efforts on your own behalf and not relying on others. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Excerpt from Tony Artino's notes of a Shunryu Suzuki lecture 66-11-09 as found on shunryusuzuki.com. Edited by DC - Shunryu Suzuki lecture excerpts on cuke.com - from there links to much more. - Go to cuke.com What's New [now at blogger] to see more daily posts.