Boat, Oars and Life
A monk was tasked
with rowing a boat to transport passengers from one side of the lake to the
other. This assignment served as a practical life skill and an opportunity for the monk to engage in meaningful conversations with
the people he ferried.
During one of these
trips, a curious working professional asked the monk, "How do you balance
work and personal life?" After a moment of thought, the monk ceased rowing
the boat and requested the working professional to take over using only one
oar. The professional complied but soon discovered that the boat was hardly
moving. Upon instruction to use the other oar and after repeating the attempt,
the professional similarly found the boat at a standstill.
In response, the
monk explained, "One oar represents work, and the other, your personal
life. Life doesn't progress by dedicating all attention to work or personal
matters alone; rather, balance is achieved when we effectively use both oars
according to life's demands. Sometimes, taking a break from rowing is
beneficial, allowing your arms to rest. Similarly, finding harmony and
balance in life is important, just as in rowing a boat."
M.L. Narendra Kumar
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