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There's a story about a man whose death brought great sadness to his many followers. What was his secret? People wanted to know what made so many people adore this man. Ordinary appearance, quiet spoken, not a rabble rouser, generous but not over generous—simply ordinary.
His life was full. The tale continues—one person asked what was of importance to this man. Many people tried to answer that question, but they didn't know for sure.
Since this is one of the Hasidic tales collected by Martin Buber you know that the answer will contain some moral.
Finally a pupil of the man spoke up in response to the question, "What was of importance to this man?"
The pupil's answer, "Whatever he happened to be doing at the moment."
Imagine that? How often I am thinking about what I'll be doing later, tomorrow, next week. Imagine what a release it is to recognize that what is of importance is exactly what I'm doing at this moment.
His life was full. The tale continues—one person asked what was of importance to this man. Many people tried to answer that question, but they didn't know for sure.
Since this is one of the Hasidic tales collected by Martin Buber you know that the answer will contain some moral.
Finally a pupil of the man spoke up in response to the question, "What was of importance to this man?"
The pupil's answer, "Whatever he happened to be doing at the moment."
Imagine that? How often I am thinking about what I'll be doing later, tomorrow, next week. Imagine what a release it is to recognize that what is of importance is exactly what I'm doing at this moment.
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