a Japanese Tale!
An old Japanese tale:
A belligerent Samurai once challenged a Zen master to explain the concept of heaven and hell. But the monk replied with scorn, “You’re nothing but a lout – I can’t waste my time with the likes of you!” His very honor attacked, the Samurai flew into a rage and, pulling his sword from his scabbard, yelled, “I could kill you for you impertinence!”
“That,” the monk calmly replied, “is hell.”
Startled at seeing the truth in what the master pointed out about the fury that had him in his grip, the Samurai calmed down, sheathed his sword, and bowed, thanking the monk for the insight.
“And that,” said the monk, “is heaven.”
The message:
Control your thoughts and emotions and you control your life.
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