Measure of Progress

As you take on a practice, invite your intellect, mind and body. The spirit will flow. Perceive your progress by asking yourself

are you moving towards greater kindness, patience, or tolerance toward others?
Are you able to remain calm and centered specially when the situation around you isn’t?
Are you able to observe kindness in words? In action?
With practice you will come to discern the difference apparent achievement and the true experience of transformation.

A Zen monk in New York stops in the street and orders a $1 hot dog. He gives the seller a $10 note, which the hot dog man puts in his pocket.
Finally the Zen Monk says,"Hey, where's my CHANGE???"
The hot dog seller replies, "CHANGE comes from within!"