I had my annual physical today, the way they do it in Japan.
(Wow, I hope my fellow Americans soon get a national health insurance system like they have here in Japan ... let's just say that there is not an inch or opening of the body left untouched, and it cost me what a single emergency room visit used to run me in the States. As a matter of fact, an emergency room visit last week in Japan, with x-rays and tests and such, cost me the equivalent of $20 US ... and I got excellent treatment).
But, anyway, today as I was stuffed into the MRI machine, later as the tummy camera was stuffed down my throat, then as something else was stuffed somewhere for the prostate exam ... each presented a perfect time for a moment of Zazen ... (I bet you knew I was gonna say that)
POWERFUL MEDICINE ...
(I'm talking about the Zazen!)
(I'm talking about the Zazen!)
(remember: recording ends soon after the beginning bells;
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I need to so zazen when I fly as that's when I am a chicken. Gassho, Andrea
Hope all your tests show you are in perfect health. You don't have to get your sense of humor tested, though; there's nothing wrong with that!
Gassho
Glo
Laughter is the best medicine. Thank you, Jundo!
gassho
from Colorado
Just found this blog site, and this is the 2nd page I've read. I notice Rev. Cohen (apologies if I have the title wrong) is doing something very innovative using his online presence. I hope many people benefit from his endeavours. There's a nice feel here with Rev. Cohen's easy-going manner.
Reading Kirk's post of June 29th (boy, am coming in late on this page too) where he's doing 'Za'zen in the MRI machine. What's wrong with MRI Zen? Anyways, hope he didn't zap the equipment and his results were OK.
.... Cheers ! .........
I can't wait until they get a socialized healthcare system in the US either. Combine that with private medical insurance and you really can't go wrong. The cost of an MRI in the US is around 1,100 USD. Depending on what type of scan you have done. You'd probably pay around $100 of this, depending on your insurance provider. I'd say you did pretty well!
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