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Cues For When You’re Musing over Heaven and Hell

 

“The right muse will inspire truth over imagination.” Atticus

In nirvana sat the monk 
inhaling, exhaling
when a samurai
cut in, demanding, 
"Heaven, hell: teach me 
the meaning!"

"I've no time for rudeness," 
replied the monk, unamused.

Samurai
raised his sword,
"I could kill you!"

"That's hell!"

Samurai bowed,
retreated.

"That's heaven."


“The sudden awakening of the samurai to his own agitated state illustrates the crucial difference between being caught up in a feeling and becoming aware that you are being swept away by it.” Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence: Why it can matter more than IQ.

Heaven and hell are not external places. Each exists inside of us. Which we live in depends on us. Hope this old parable offers good cues.

The shortened version of the Parable of The Samurai and The Monk is written for dVerse Quadrille #143: Muse Cues.

Image by Steve Crowhurst from Pixabay

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  1. Ain

    B-r-i-l-l-i-a-n-t I just LOVED the experience of reading this, and it still echoes…….remarkable.

  2. De Jackson

    WOW. Brilliant, really, this, Selma. Goodness. How perfect.

  3. sanaarizvi

    My goodness this is potent! ❤️❤️❤️

    1. Selma Martin

      Oh, Sanaa, You’re precious. Thanks for the lovely words. I appreciate you. Happy new year, my lovely. xo

    1. Selma Martin

      Susan… your lovely words enliven me. Thanks. I really appreciate the read and comment. I bless you. xo

    1. Selma Martin

      Yes, I surprised myself as well. All in 44 words. I, who tend to add unnecessary frills am learning to do it with less. It’s challenging. Love it. Thanks for appreciating, Björn. xo

  4. Sunra Rainz

    This is simply just wonderful, Selma. A gorgeous tale, so succinctly and beautifully told. Well done!

    1. Selma Martin

      Thanks, sweet one. A whole tale in 44 words. Imagine! 🤣 thanks for reading. 👏

  5. lillian

    Quite the parable! Enjoyed it and what an excellent illustration!

  6. Jane Aguiar

    Wow, a gorgeous, short and sweet tale in just 44words. I enjoyed it, Selma ❤️

    1. Selma Martin

      Was hard to write. But I’m glad it worked. Stay sweet, Jane. xo

      1. Jane Aguiar

        After some days, you will be expert dear. You too stay sweet.

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