To express yourself as you are, without any intentional, fancy way of adjusting yourself, is the most important thing.

Bowing is a very serious practice. You should be prepared to bow, even in your last moment. even though it is impossible to get rid of our self-centered desires, we have to do it. Our true nature wants us to.

From True Emptiness The Wondrous Being Appears

When something dies is the greatest teaching.

Each of you is perfect the way you are ... and you can use a little improvement.

In reflecting on our problems, we should include ourselves.

So the most difficult thing is always to keep your beginner's mind. There is no need to have a deep understanding of Zen. Even though you read much Zen literature, you must read each sentence with a fresh mind. You should not say, "I know what Zen is," or "I have attained enlightenment." This is also the real secret of the arts: always be a beginner. Be very very careful about this point. If you start to practice zazen, you will begin to appreciate your beginner's mind. It is the secret of Zen practice.