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I remember coming to a concert where they had a big catered meal set out for everyone... I went and said, "Miles, man you gotta see all this food they got here." And Miles said, "I didn't come here to eat." [Gary Bartz, on Miles Davis]

Today allow Miles' words to call to question what YOU came here for. Why are you alive today? How can you be used for the greatest good? What would happen if you lived intentionally and on purpose instead of allowing life's circumstances and distractions to call the shots?

Discuss this

[1] "Whenever I start working on a song, I immediately try to forget everything, to empty my hands and head of anything that may be hanging over from another song or album. I try to approach it like, 'This is the first time I've ever played a guitar. What am I going to do?'" [The Edge, U2]

[2] "Nan-in, a Japanese master during the Meiji era (1868-1912), received a university professor who came to inquire about Zen. Nan-in served tea. He poured his visitor's cup full, and then kept on pouring. The professor watched the overflow until he no longer could restrain himself. 'It is overfull. No more will go in!' 'Like this cup,' Nan-in said, 'you are full of your own opinions and speculations. How can I show you Zen unless you first empty your cup?'" [Zen Flesh Zen Bones]