The Holy Man ( 01 / 07 / 2015 )
The Holy Man ( 01 / 07 / 2015 )
Word spread across the countryside about a wise Holy Man who lived in a small monastery atop a mountain , and a man from a small village in a neighboring state decided to make the long and difficult journey to visit him … When he arrived at the monastery , he met an old servant inside who greeted him at the door .
― I would like to see the wise Holy Man ,‖ he said to the servant . The servant simply smiled and led him inside . As they walked through the house , the man from the village looked eagerly around the house , anticipating his encounter with the Holy Man … And yet before he knew it , he had been led straight to the back door and escorted back outside . Upon realizing what had happened , he stopped and turned to the servant , exclaiming -- ― But I want to see the Holy Man !‖
― You already have ,‖ said the old man . ― Everyone you may meet in life , even if they appear plain and insignificant … see each of them as a wise Holy Man . If you do this , then whatever problem you brought here today will be solved .‖
P . S . To truly SEE another person as a “ Holy Man ” ( or “ Holy Woman ”), it is not necessary to adopt their beliefs or follow their teachings or worship their being or emulate their actions ... No , my Friends -- to truly SEE another person as “ Holy ” or know them as “ Wise ”, we must simply treat them accordingly -- with Kindness & Honor & Respect … And when we do this , we too will find the answers to all our many questions … Peace .
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