All for what?

[jimmi]

As this is the Soto Zen subforum, I have removed suggestions to try other paths. While I am 100% positive they were well-meaning and thoughtful, in this context they're proselytization, however unintentional.

Öld topic anyway, OP hasn't been around since last Novemb

The topic, ever present in some form, can always benefit from some examination even if the original presenter of the topic is apparently long gone.

[Ayu]

As this is the Soto Zen subforum, I have removed suggestions to try other paths. While I am 100% positive they were well-meaning and thoughtful, in this context they're proselytization, however unintentional.

Old topic anyway, OP hasn't been around since last November.

The topic, ever present in some form, can always benefit from some examination even if the original presenter of the topic is apparently long gone.

There is always some leeway with the necro-rule. At least fortunately this topic is not even one year old and if people are being quoted they may still remember why they wrote this.
Therefore, please