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Chaotic Life

 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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