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A lobster’s personality can only be established by observation, it seems to me. Preferably narrated by Richard Attenborough.

@Jeroen said:
I was born in the Year of the Rat. They’re very good house pets you know.

My daughter has had rats. she loves them. Unfortunately, she now has cats, and... well... ya know....

Are there any tigers out there?

So cute…

Are there any tigers out there?

I’m a pig (some may say that’s appropriate).

When is year of the @lobster ?

There was a time when I knew everything worth knowing. Should there somehow be something I did not know, I knew exactly where to get the information. I was the expert of experts.
Then I entered kindergarten....
Now, just like the rest of the "Adults", I proudly proclaim and graciously share my profound ignorance.

The reward of being in the present moment, well coordinated, and cultivating wholesomeness seems to me enough evidence of the benefits of the path. If Liberation comes or not, I dont know. Perhaps it is something that ageing can start to shake some doubts or hesitations upon my practice.

Nevertheless, what is it that you seek? I think Buddhism teaches that there is nothing to seek at all*. I wish I could be more precise, but some answers can only be found in the deepest silence.

*I'm confused myself now.

Where getting your shoes repaired can be a religious experience

Personally I think it's a load of cobblers