Category: Of Grasshoppers

Student: Sometimes I don’t know if I am tired or sad.
Master: Sleep helps both.

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.

Student: I’ve lost hope.
Master: Find new hope.

Student: Once an a**hole.
Master: Always an a**hole.

Student: Why did I choose to walk such a hard path?
Master: A hard path gives you a firm step.

Student: I am putting more energy into fighting it than doing it.
Master: Nike.

Student: What does my family need more from me? Time or money?
Master: Balance.

Student: I had my chance.
Master: There are more chances to come.

Student: It’s so hard to not care.
Master: Care, about something else.

Student: Why do I try?
Master: Perhaps you try too much.

Student: I don’t know what to do.
Master: Then I cannot help you.

Student: I will not be overwhelmed! I will not panic!
Master: You will succeed.

Student: Does it ever get easier?
Master: When you quit making it hard.

Student: What’s that in my way?
Master: Life.