Chaotic Life
A young man met a
monk and said, “My life is chaotic. How can I free myself from this chaos?” The
monk took the young man to a water tub, stirred the water with a stick, and
asked him, “Can you see your face in the water?” The young man shook his head
and replied, “No, I cannot see it.”
The monk then guided
him to another water tub and asked, “Can you see your face in this water?” The
young man responded, “Yes, I can see it.”
The monk explained, “Our
mind is like this water. When we stir our minds with unwanted thoughts, our
lives become chaotic and difficult to manage.
When you feel life
becoming chaotic, stop feeding your mind with thoughts that make you feel
guilty or increase your worries. An unclear mind only amplifies the chaos in
life. Allow your mind to settle down and accept the fact that a clear mind can
address issues more effectively than a chaotic one.”
The young man thanked
the monk for his wisdom and left with a sense of satisfaction.
M.L. Narendra Kumar
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