ZC 2173: Tricycle Tuesday - On Wanting to Sound Good by Satya Robyn

Have you ever been so focused on saying something impressive that you lost touch with what you wanted to share? Today on Zen Commuter, I explore “On Wanting to Sound Good” by Satya Robyn, from the Spring 2024 issue of Tricycle: The Buddhist Review. Through an encounter with her dog and an honest teaching from Shinran, Robyn recognizes how easily the desire to offer wisdom can become tangled up in wanting to be admired.

Her reflection invites us to meet those moments with humor and compassion. Recognizing our ego at work doesn’t have to become another reason to judge ourselves; it can open us to kindness, connection, and the teachings within everyday life. Join me as we explore how acknowledging our imperfect humanity can loosen the need to impress and help us return to the moment with a more open heart.

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