Guest guest Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 The monk Lucas was walking through a village accompanied by a disciple. An old man asked the man from Scete: - Holy man, how can I come closer to God? - Enjoy yourself. Praise the Creator with your joy - was the reply. The two went on their way. Just then, a young man came over. - What must I do to come closer to God? - Enjoy yourself less - said Lucas. When the young man left, the disciple commented: - It seems to me that you are not sure whether or not one should enjoy oneself. - A spiritual journey is a bridge with no railings across an abyss - replied Lucas, - If someone is too near the right hand side, I tell him 'left a bit!' If he approaches the left side, I say 'right a bit!' The extremes veer us away from the Path." http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Writing_helped_me_connect_with_my_soul_Paulo_Coelho/articleshow/2357638.cms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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