🌟 **Before and After Enlightenment **🌟 Once, a Zen master was asked: 🤔 "What did you usually do

🌟 **Before and After Enlightenment **🌟 Once, a Zen master was asked: 🤔 "What did you usually do before becoming Enlightened?" He replied: 🌳 "I used to chop wood and carry water from the well." Then, they asked: 🤔 "And now, after you've become Enlightened, what do you do?" He answered: 🌊 "What else can I do? I still chop wood and carry water from the well." The questioner was naturally puzzled and inquired: 🤔 "What's the difference then? Before Enlightenment, you did this, and after Enlightenment, you're doing the same thing. What's the distinction?" The master chuckled and said: 😄 "The difference is significant. Before, I had to do it, and it felt like a duty, something I had to do reluctantly, forcing myself. I did it because I was told to do it; my teacher ordered me to chop wood, so I chopped. But deep down, I resented it, even though outwardly I said nothing. Now, I simply chop wood because I know the beauty and joy connected to it. I fetch water from the well because it's necessary. It's no longer a duty; it's my love. I love the old man. It's getting colder, winter is approaching, and we'll need firewood. My teacher is growing older every day; he needs more warmth. It's essential to keep his dwelling well-heated. It's out of this love that I chop wood. Out of this love, I fetch water from the well. Now there's a significant difference. No reluctance, no resistance. I just respond to the moment and the current necessity." 🌲💧❤️ #Psychology @Motivation