Student: Sometimes I don’t know if I am tired or sad.
Master: Sleep helps both.
Category: Of Grasshoppers
Philosophical discussions between “student” and “master” intended to inspire deep thought.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: I’m getting real stressed thinking about all that I have to do today!
Master: Think only about the one thing you are doing.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: I’ve lost hope.
Master: Find new hope.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: Once an a**hole.
Master: Always an a**hole.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: Why did I choose to walk such a hard path?
Master: A hard path gives you a firm step.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: I am putting more energy into fighting it than doing it.
Master: Nike.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: What does my family need more from me? Time or money?
Master: Balance.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: I had my chance.
Master: There are more chances to come.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: It’s so hard to not care.
Master: Care, about something else.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: Why do I try?
Master: Perhaps you try too much.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: I don’t know what to do.
Master: Then I cannot help you.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: Am I nothing but good intentions?
Master: You are nothing if you do not communicate your good intentions.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: I will not be overwhelmed! I will not panic!
Master: You will succeed.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: Does it ever get easier?
Master: When you quit making it hard.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: What’s that in my way?
Master: Life.
