Zen and Dating II -- Working Hard posted 11/24/2007 8:36:55 PM | 3 kudos what's this?     report abuse tagged: dating, zen, thoughts, working, relax

MsLani

A student seeking enlightenment went to his teacher and said,
"I an devoted to studying Zen. How long will it take me to become a Master."

The teacher replied quietly, "Ten years."

Impatiently the student said, " But I want to master it faster than that. I will work very hard.
I will practice everyday, ten or more hours a day if I have to. If I do all of this, how long will it take then?"

The teacher thought for just a moment and said, "20 years."

How badly do you want to find your perfect mate? Are you "working hard"
to find him or her?

Maybe we are all working a little too hard.
Too many requirements, lists, etc.

Maybe stepping back and relaxing, just talking and having fun will
make things happen faster or at least make the process more fun.

Maybe.

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