Thursday, October 13, 2011

Z is for Quotation


“Zen does not confuse spirituality with thinking about God while one is peeling potatoes. Zen spirituality is just to peel the potatoes."

Alan Watts

This quote was brought to you by Alphabe-Thursday's letter Z. To read other Z posts, just click here.





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32 comments:

  1. Ms. AOctober 13, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    That's a lot of potatoes! Not sure I could get my Zen on, while undertaking that task.

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  2. storybeaderOctober 13, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    "Don't think, just do." - Horace (practicing Zen!) {:-D

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  3. AmesOctober 13, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    I'd rather hang wash out on a clothesline than to peel all those dern potatoes! Loved the quote.~Ames

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  4. AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Seeing that my task was to peel all those potatoes would lead me to prayer.

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  5. Coralie Cederna JohnsonOctober 13, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Z is a Zuper letter and I love it!
    Thank you Mrs. Matlock for another round of fun and alpha-frolic!
    Lovin' it!
    Coralie

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  6. Cheryl D.October 13, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    If my task were to peel all those potatoes, I would not be getting my zen on. Tears? Yes! Zen? No!

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  7. Cathy KennedyOctober 13, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Looks like this dude is fixing a whole lot of potatoes for the Kennedy clan! We so do love potatoes!!!

    Zombies...Alphabe-Thursday & T2Q

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  8. Dana @ Bungalow'56October 13, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    I'm confused... in a very zenlike way.
    Dana

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  9. LolaOctober 13, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Thank you Mrz Matlock for another zenzational word - and round!

    Looking forward to the nezt round too!

    XOXO Lola:)

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  10. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonOctober 13, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Thanks for hosting. Now, it's time to go get my zen on!

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  11. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)October 13, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    This is one chick who'd have to find all the Zen I could muster up to skin all those 'taders!!!

    Must be one spiritual army he's feedin' there. Heeehehehe!!!

    God bless your day my dear friend!!!

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  12. Heather{Our Life In a Click}October 13, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Uggh! Too many potatoes!

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  13. Barbara F.October 13, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    I brought you a sweet treat this week, Jenny! xo

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  14. BethOctober 13, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    You'd have to get into a Zen state to peel all those potatoes.

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  15. Susan AndersonOctober 13, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    No wonder I'm not very zen-like.

    ;)

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  16. Splendid Little StarsOctober 13, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    a mind free and clear! Difficult to achieve with that pile of potatoes! Should we practice?

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  17. UnknownOctober 13, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    OMG... I have become one with peeling potatoes! My mom has literally dropped me off a ton of potatoes so I've been trying to use them before they go bad. They aren't baking size worthy so a lot of peeling has been taking place to mash & boil & whatever else I can come up with. I relate to this pic & quote for realz! LOL

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  18. PatOctober 13, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Love this! Facing that pile of potatoes my Zen & I would definitely Zone out.

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  19. GattinaOctober 13, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I buy the potatoes already peeled, so I have to be zen without peeling :)!

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  20. Kathy Felsted UsherOctober 13, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    LOL, this is how I feel peeling, slicing and dehydrating all my potatoes. Never thought of it as Zen.

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  21. Dazee DreamerOctober 13, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I totally do not have Zen when I'm peeling potatoes. More like, whose face can I pretend I'm slicing up feeling. bwaa-haa-haa

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  22. Busy Bee SuzOctober 13, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Oh my gosh...that is so weird and funny.

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  23. HOctober 13, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    You found a great quote for every letter. Nicely done :)

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  24. Vicki/JakeOctober 14, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    I get zero Zen with a potato Jenny Z.E.R.O. Did I ever tell ya I had nothing but potatoes to eat for a month once? Awww, the good 'ol days:)

    See ya on the next go round...

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  25. UnknownOctober 14, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    That is indeed a lot of potatoes! I don't think I can be zen when peeling potatoes because I have accidents with the peelers all the time. But then again, I'm just really clumsy and never pay attention to the things I'm doing (like peeling potatoes).

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  26. lissaOctober 14, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    I suppose doing anything that keeps you busy is zen and the things that makes you mad is spirituality?

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  27. 21 WitsOctober 14, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    I wonder if she plans on using all of those potatoes for potato salad or will she mash a few? The only Zen part I feel when peeling potatoes is the taste when I just have to sample a slice of the freshly peeled potato...I really enjoyed this Z (Zen)tricky delivery! Ha ha... post Jenny, nicely done!

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  28. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    I love this!

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  29. PondsideOctober 14, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Sort of like when TGD peels, slices and cores apples for me - very Zen.

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  30. Eliza WynnOctober 17, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Now you've done it. All I can think about is how delicious homemade mashed potatoes would taste right about now.

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  31. The PoetOctober 17, 2011 at 5:01 PM

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  32. The PoetOctober 17, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Hello.
    Laughing...it would take a whole load of zen for me to get through all those potatoes. I bet after all that , she probably can't stand the sight of the things!

    Nice one, Jenny!
    So glad to be a part of Alphabe-Thursday. I'm looking forward to the next round.

    See you soon!

    The Evening Zephyr

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