Patter

It is a Buddhist belief that it takes a lot of accumulated good karma to cross paths with someone. A lot of work.

You can imagine it takes years, lifetimes, of work to be family. Tremendous to be a couple. Remarkable to be friends. Coworkers. Associates.

To give you an idea, it is said that it takes ten years of work just to be riding the same bus with someone. Or any vehicle. Or vessel. You catch the drift.

Next time you're on the subway, take a good look at those crazy sons of bitches (and bitches) around you. Marvel. Breathe in the moment. But don't breathe in too deeply, or you might detect a stench.