Monday, May 12, 2008

Word: be careful to have it even more fully.

"While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart."

St. Francis of Assisi

Story: Tuhan Yang Maha Humoris

An aspiring Yogi wanted to find a Guru. He went to an Ashram and his preceptor told him: You can stay here but we have one important rule - all students observe Mouna or vow of silence. You will be allowed to speak in 12 years. After practicing for 12 long years Yoga Asanas, Meditation, a lot of Karma Yoga, etc, the day came when the student could say his one thing or ask his one question. He said: "The bed is too hard." He kept going for another 12 years of hard Sadhana and austere discipline and got the opportunity to speak again. He said: "The food is not good." Twelve more years of hard work and he got to speak again. Here are his words after 36 years of practice: "I quit." His Guru quickly answered: "Good, all you have been doing anyway is complaining."