In computer programming, one encounters a programming paradigm called event-driven programming. The premise is that the computer program ‘listens’ for ‘events’ and responds accordingly.

The gist of Buddhism is to ‘let go’ of any hard and fast plans, any to-do lists altogether – and approach each moment in life ’empty-handed’. This requires one to switch from a ‘need to do this or that’ mode of thinking to simply ‘responding to events’ as they arise.

In making this switch, the hard part is ‘letting go’ of one’s plans – plans that one has nurtured and cared for. However, one doesn’t really abandon the plan – as much as become detached from it’s fulfillment. The ‘ mode of execution ‘ of the plan changes from a fixed, direct route to a ‘plot it as we go along’.

Also, in making this switch, one becomes cognizant of Buddhism’s second important tenet- ‘Getting out of your own way’. When we hold on to fixed plans, chances are good that we will get/are getting in our own way as we try to execute those plans. The switch to an ‘event- driven’ mode of execution necessitates getting out of one’s way.

Anuj holds professional certifications in Google Cloud, AWS as well as certifications in Docker and App Performance Tools such as New Relic. He specializes in Cloud Security, Data Encryption and Container Technologies.

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