Controlled Folly

Carlos Castaneda has been accused of borrowing themes from Buddhism, but I think this shortchanges the brujo. Southern Buddhism advocates a very withdrawn, quietest lifestyle; and while some northern schools of Buddhism seem to accept more extreme behavior (wild tales of Ch'an masters and Tantric yogis), Carlos seems to be taking more of a middle path - live an "ordinary" life, but control it, don't let it control you. The actions of ordinary beings are folly - therefore live the life of a warrior, and control your folly, don't indulge in it or let it control you.

I think of this sometimes as I go to work...or deal with family shit.