Watching today's World Cup match between Spain and Portugal reinforced how soccer (football) is a metaphor for life and zen.
There's no need to force things, rush, or panic. Simply pass the ball, keep things flowing, and have an alert and empty mind, so you spot opportunity.
For 99% of the match, neither Spain nor Portugal could score, but they kept the ball flowing. Finally, in the 91st minute (start of stoppage time), a direct lane to the goal opened up, and Spain scored to win.
No brute force, just elegance.
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