“The real cycle you’re working on is a cycle called yourself.”
– Robert M. Pirsig, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
In his book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Robert M. Pirsig, who studied science, philosophy and journalism, turns his observations about his hobby into metaphors about his life.
For example, he notes that an idle motorcycle engine lopes. And he describes his ritual of adjusting the valves on his cycle’s engine as a way to reset his bike for his long journey.
When I purge my garden of weeds, I make room for healthy growth of the vegetables, herbs and flowers I’ve planted. Similarly, when I take time to unload worries into my journal, I free my mind to move forward—a way to foster growth.
What insights can you gain from your hobbies or daily tasks?
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