To stop counting is a spiritual practice.
At least for one day, take a Sabbath rest from counting. Stop counting abdominal crunches and stop counting breaths in Zazen. Stop counting beads. Stop counting laps. Stop counting vacation days and community service hours. Stop counting miles, pounds, sins, dividends, the days until, the years since. Don't even count your blessings.
Do all your normal daily activities: just don't count anything. Even if you're an accountant, do your work but don't count it. Whatever you accomplish, say, "I offer it up, I let it go, it doesn't count."
In the evening of this countless Sabbath, see how fresh you feel. Each moment of this day, you are in the beginning.
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