At some point, a disciple and his trainer had been strolling by means of the forest. The disciple was disturbed by the truth that his thoughts was in fixed unrest.
He requested his trainer: “Why most individuals’s minds are stressed, and solely few possess a relaxed thoughts? What can one do to nonetheless the thoughts?”
The trainer seemed on the disciple, smiled and stated, “I’ll let you know a narrative.”
“On one lovely day, an elephant was standing by the shade of a tree, consuming its leaves. Immediately, a small fly got here buzzing and landed on the elephant’s ear. The elephant stayed calm and continued to eat, not heeding the fly.”
“The fly flew across the elephant’s ear, buzzing noisily, but the elephant gave the impression to be unaffected. This bewildered the fly, and it requested, ‘Are you deaf?’
“No!” The elephant answered.
“Why aren’t you bothered by my buzz?” The fly requested.
“Why are you so stressed and noisy? Why can’t you keep nonetheless only for a number of moments?” Requested the elephant, and peacefully continued consuming the leaves.
The fly answered, “Every thing I see, hear and really feel attracts my consideration, and all noises and actions round me have an effect on my habits.”
“What’s your secret? How will you keep so calm and nonetheless, whereas I’m buzzing in your ear?”
“I can proceed consuming peacefully, as a result of my 5 senses don’t disturb my peace.
“How is it attainable?” Requested the fly amazed and baffled.
“As a result of I don’t allow them to rule my consideration.” Answered the elephant.
“I’m in command of my thoughts and my ideas, and subsequently, I can direct my consideration the place I would like, and ignore any disturbances, together with your buzz.”
“And subsequently,” continued the elephant, “I’m fully immersed within the act of consuming, having fun with my meals and chewing it peacefully.”
Upon listening to these phrases, the disciple’s eyes opened large, and a smile appeared on his face. He checked out his trainer and stated:
“I now perceive! My thoughts will all the time be in fixed unrest, if my 5 senses, and no matter occurs on the earth round me, management my thoughts.
“Alternatively, if I’m in control of my 5 senses, in a position to disregard sense impressions, and in a position to management my ideas, my thoughts will change into calm. I can disregard its restlessness and luxuriate in peace of thoughts.”
“Sure, that’s proper,” the trainer answered, “The thoughts is stressed and goes wherever the eye goes. Management your consideration, and also you management your thoughts.”
“This story is from the guide Focus Your Consideration.”
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