Guest guest Posted November 24, 2003 Report Share Posted November 24, 2003 We thought that all of us would appreciate a slight shift of focus. We are passing on this powerful message from another website: A ZEN STORY ... THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU ! There is a Zen story about a poor man walking through the woods reflecting upon his many troubles. He stopped to rest against a tree, a magical tree that would instantly grant the wishes of anyone who came in contact with it. He realised he was thirsty and wished for a drink. Instantly a cup of cool water was in his hand. Shocked, he looked at the water, he decided it was safe and drank it. He then realised he was hungry and wished he had something to eat. A meal appeared before him. " My wishes are being granted, " he thought in disbelief. " Well, then I wish for a beautiful home of my own, " he said out loud. The home appeared in the meadow before him. A huge smile crossed his face as he wished for servants to take care of the house. When they appeared he realised he had somehow been blessed with an incredible power and he wished for a beautiful, loving, intelligent woman to share his good fortune. " Wait a minute, this is ridiculous, " said the man to the woman. " I'm not this lucky. This can't happen to me. " As he spoke...everything disappeared. He shook his head and said, " I knew it, " then walked away thinking about his many troubles. There is a great truth hidden behind this simple Zen story. Our mind is like this magical tree. " Whatever the mind conceives and believes, it achieves. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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