From Zen

The strongest ingredient in having a goal of a balanced life, rather than pursuing formal zen practice above all else, was the six years I simultaneously lived and practiced with Maezumi Roshi at ZCLA and was in therapy with Pat Sutton, 6/73-5/79, It was in that intense context that Roshi told me, “I don’t want you to sit this Ango (3-month intensive practice period). Your practice is to get a full time job as soon as you can and to keep it as long as you can. You need to be able to take care of yourself in this world”. That moment set the course for the rest of my life.

#4.2 of SA4. ZCLA