Chop Wood, Carry Water-a Zen Philosophy to Help You Do the Work That Matters

[@chrisradano]

Before enlightenment, chop wood carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood carry water. It means continue to do the daily mundane chores that are needed. These tasks help you stay grounded, but are also needed. It's the power of repetition, focus, consistency, and mindfulness. Once you are enlightened, you don't stop doing what you need to do every day. I've heard different interpretations of the phrase. But when I first heard chop wood and carry water, that was what it meant to me.

[@brokenlegend23]

Great advice!!! You are like a father or grandpa many did not grew up with.

[@ryans5476]

Thank you for this!

[@franktrappe4916]

Top man, thanks good advice.

[@Equestrimaniac]

Thanks Terry, sound advice there - particularly in light of the challenge posed by digital distraction.

[@terrygorry]

Thanks👍

[@TK-vk3vz]

sir I came across your video, and appreciate your solid , simple advice.. from the Zen philosophy. ( I was actually searching for a Van Morrison song of similar title) and found your channel

[@tz6706]

Very true my friend thank you!

[@agelatinouscube930]

Congratulations on 6k subscribers Terry

[@terrygorry]

Thanks a lot👍

[@ecommasters3847]

Fantastic explanation. Thanks very much Terry

[@terrygorry]

Thanks👍

[@relentlessmadman]

I just love the sound of wind in a microphone!?!?

[@BoWeava]

Don't forget the simple things, they will always matter!

[@evelynsouzaferreira4593]

Thank you, great advice

[@terrygorry]

Thanks 👍

[@fleet3995]

This isn't even close to what the 'chop wood, carry water' koan teaches at all..

[@lordbirras]

💯💯💯💯