20071212 Zen in an elevator

December 12, 2007•65 words

In the last couple of months... Upon entering an elevator I often:

Without thinking, press the button for the current floor instead of the destination floor;
Wonder why nothing is happening;
Press the correct button;
Congratulate myself for being so "here" and "now;"
Admonish myself for being attached to "here" and "now."
Chuckle.

::Shrug:: I'm my own reliable entertainment.

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