Turtle

"Imagine that the whole earth was covered with water, and a man was to throw a yoke with a hole in it into the water. Blown by the wind, that yoke would drift north, south, east and west. Now, suppose that once in hundred years a blind turtle would rise to the surface. What do you think? Would that turtle put his head through the hole in the yoke as he rose to the surface once in a hundred years?"

"It is unlikely Lord."

"Well, it is just as unlikely that one will be born as a human being; it is just unlikely that a Tathagata, a Noble One, a fully enlightened Buddha should arise in the world; and it is just as unlikely that the Dhamma and discipline of the Tathagata should be taught. But now you have been born as a human being, a Tathagata has arisen and the Dhamma has been taught. Therefore, strive to realize the Four Noble Truths."

Monday, March 12, 2012

Complaining

There are so many moments when I feel like complaining, and upon calming down for just a few seconds, it can be traced back to myself on what I can do about it. I supposed this is the difference between someone who can lead and manage, and someone who is doing the work.. I am still at the stage of "doing the work", but well, at least I recognize this thought pattern now. Before I allow my mind or my mouth to complain, if only I can stop and think what I could have done, that would save a lot of downstream confusions and misalignments.

~ttg @ Realized Tranquility of the Heart~
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