A Zen Story - When you sweep -

Hi Folks!

How's Life?!

Take a slow, nice breath and say to yourself - It's Good !

Today,I want to tell you a nice little story that was told by an Ex-monk!

One day, a man came from very far to meet his Teacher in the Monastery.

He had many questions, and hoped they would be satisfactorily answered.

You know, questions like - HOW do I meditate?

WHAT should I do? etc.

There is so much confusion on the spiritual path!

He was hopeful the Master would clear it.

The Master was busy, so he waited.

And waited.

And waited.

He saw a broom and just to pass away the time, started to sweep the leaves on the pathway.

Soon, he was engrossed in his task.

A little while later, the Master, already very late for wherever he was to go next, hurried out and walked fast to the waiting car.

Our man ran after him, the broom still in hand, shouting out his desperate need for guidance.

The Master turned, smiled and said -

WHEN YOU SWEEP, SWEEP!

And off he went!

But our man had got his answer!

One does not need a sermon each time.

We are all intelligent beings and just require that bit of a nudge, a tiny push in the right direction.

So whatever you are doing, BE THERE.

Bring all your senses, your entire attention to the job in hand.

More so if it is boring or difficult.

By concentrating on it, you will finish it earlier and also have learnt to deal with boring, unwanted stuff with equanimity.

When you are driving, be at the wheel, not with your sliding stocks or the relationship gone /going sour or even the great time you had on that weekend.

Good or bad, let past remain in past and future in the future so that you are totally present in the present moment, all senses alert.

Similarly, when you are relaxing, do so with the same devotion.

Unwind completely.

Enjoying the present moment while being in the present moment, without comparing it with anything is an art and a spiritual exercise.

You will feel light and happy and strong enough to take on whatever is coming your way.

So When You Sweep, Just Sweep!

Have a great week-

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