"How can I know what is the best way to act in my life?" a disciple asked his master.
The master asked that the disciple build a table. When the table was almost finished -- needing only the nails driven into the top -- the master approached the disciple. The disciple was driving the nails with three precise strokes. One nail, though, was more difficult, and the disciple had to hit it one more time. The fourth blow drove it too deep, and the wood was *scarred*. "Your hand was used to three blows on the hammer," the master said. "When any action becomes habitual, it loses its meaning; and it may wind up causing damage." "Every action is your action, and there is only one secret: never let the habit take command of your movements." (*Courtesy : Maktub*) ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° Word Meanings : scar (noun) : a mark left on part of the body after an injury, such as a cut, has healed. * * * * * * * * * ELC --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "English Learner's Cafe" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/english_learners?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
