Lessons from Boiling Water A middle-aged man met a monk and said, I am confused and unable to decide. The Monk told him to wait, and after a few minutes, he returned and took him to the place where the water was boiling. The Monk said, look at the water and correct your appearance. The middle-aged man said I am not able to see my image. The Monk said, wait for a few minutes. The Monk called the middle-aged man and said now look at the water and correct your appearance. The middle-aged man looked into the water and corrected himself. The Monk asked, What was the difference between boiling water and this stable water ? As a middle-aged man, when the water was boiling, it was difficult to see my face; once it settled down, it was easy to see. The Monk said boiling water has a purpose: to remove unwanted particles and serve it hot. Similarly, con...