Lessons from Boiling Water

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, confusion eliminates unwanted doubts and narrows our thinking. Once you allow your mind to narrow down, it is easy for you to make a decision.

The middle-aged man asked how long this confusion would continue.

With a smile, the Monk said you should answer some questions rather than look for a thumb rule.

Remember, stability can be achieved once we pass through turbulence.

M.L.Narendra Kumar

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