The Fart That Blew Across the River — Ego, Approval, and the Human Condition

There’s a wonderful (and hilariously humbling) Zen story I’ve always loved, and it popped back into my head recently when I caught myself fishing for praise. Not overtly. Just subtly leaving the room and lingering… waiting for the “Wow” I hoped would come. The story goes like this: Su Dongpo (also known as Su Shi) …