“When there is something to be done,
employ your body.
It is hard, yet simpler
than using someone else,
and being obliged.
When you need to go somewhere
use your feet.
This too is hard, but not as hard
as worrying about horse and saddle,
ox and cart.
Now, I divide my body
and I give it twofold purpose.
My hands are my servants,
my legs my carriage.
This suits me well.”
Excerpt From
Hojoki: Visions of a Torn World (Rock Spring Collection of Japanese Literature)
Chomei, Kamo no
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Dividing the days
peace
a place to listen
