manXcat --
It's a short book and a quick read. It doesn't teach music or playing nor is it about Zen. But it is a refreshing read that near everyone comes away from with a better approach to, and understanding of, playing guitar. I usually read it once a year (and it's about that time 
). Still, what you've posted here sounds like much of the book.
Look it up on Amazon and read the reviews for a better understanding of what the book is (74% 5-star ratings the last I looked). Lot's of posts in the GT Forum, too.
There are several copies available now on EBay for around US$5.
john
"It takes a lot of devotion and work, or maybe I should say play, because if you love it, that's what it amounts to. I haven't found any shortcuts, and I've been looking for a long time."
-- Chet Atkins
-- Chet Atkins