gassho...
On number 5:
The Rules of Purity say, "When preparing meals, one should reflect intimately on one's own self; [the food] will then of itself be pure and refined."
True, from my own experience at work. I operate various book-binding machines, and in the early days of my job I would get frustrated and then furious at the obstinate equipment, throwing tools and books and cursing... I eventually learned to stop taking everything so seriously, and just chill out. Now I get comments occasionally from people surprised that I can have so much difficulty with something, and remain methodical and calm. I just mind my mind, and let the task work itself out. Turns out I'm more productive overall than when I tried to bulldog my way through things.
gassho
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