It is a matter for everyday

Do not be concerned with who is
wise and who is stupid.
Do not discriminate the
sharp from the dull.
To practice whole-heartedly
is the true endeavor of the way.
Practice-realization is not
defiled with specialness;
it is a matter for every day.
~ Dogen (1200-1253)

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The two things that jumped out for me about this Dogen quote were: "Practice-realization is not defiled with specialness" and "it is a matter for every day."

My everyday practice is getting stronger. More and more I find myself on the cushion on a daily basis. This pleases me. This leads me to the second part, specialness. Sitting on the cushion on a daily basis is still "special" for me. It has yet to become an ordinary, every day practice. I believe though, in time, with further cultivation and strengthening, it will one day become an ordinary, everyday practice.
♬ Just keep sitting, sitting, sitting. Just keep sitting. What will we do? We SIT! ♬

Sorry, that tune just popped in my head as it always does. Kinda' catchy.