Shortened version: Told in 44 words:
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."
© selma
Previously posted for a dVerse prompt in 2022.
Airing it out for the good lesson it includes
The Belligerent Samurai
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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 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.
Thank you for reading.
I’m a simple woman who dares to see the beauty in ordinary. I’d love to connect with you and like pen pals, I want something beautiful to blossom between us. Will you join me? Selma is my middle name. Its meaning—peaceful, complete, are euphoric affirmations I like to think of myself as having. They compliment the joy I feel when I write. I sincerely hope you decide to join me on my writing journey. I Wish You Miracles.
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Superb…do easily explained 👌
Delighted you read and enjoyed. Thanks dearly. Bless you
Thank you Selma
Oh, I LOVE this so much, Selma. Well done!
Thanks, Colleen. Happy you liked it. Xozo
This is a great poetic story 💞
So happy you found it so, dear Robbie. Bless you.
Brilliant, Wise words
Thanks Diana.
You’re welcome