First of all, I was telling Jim I've given a few way-seeking mind talks in the past, never here.

So thank you to the practice group for inviting me.

It's very special to be here.

And typically, you know, when I'm sitting in a seat like this, and I guess the question is going to be, how did I come to be sitting in this seat in the first place? But I like to acknowledge that just the fact of what a miracle this is, that this is even going on right now, that I'm here communing with you and our sangha and everything that came together to bring this moment to fruition.

You know, it's just beyond comprehension and something to be cherished.

And that's how I think every single second should be cherished.

400 million years ago?

And that's how we spoke together throughout most of my life, these questions.