Sunday, September 18, 2011

Zen Stories # 18 - It will Pass

A student went to his meditation teacher and said, "My meditation is horrible! I feel so distracted, or my legs ache, or I'm constantly falling asleep. It's just horrible!"

"It will pass," the teacher said matter-of-factly.

A week later, the student came back to his teacher.

"My meditation is wonderful! I feel so aware, so peaceful, so alive! It's just wonderful!'

"It will pass," the teacher replied matter-of-factly.

Reflection: It is true that the only constant in life is change. Life has its ups and downs – good days and bad; rain and sun, illness and health, laughter and tears – Nothing bad will last forever. Nothing good will last forever either. 

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