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There once was a King in ancient India who had the most renowned stables in the entire land. For years the king's horses had been cared for by one highly skilled master trainer, and the horses flourished. When this particular trainer grew old, he retired. The king told his coutiers to hire another fine trainer, which they did. The horses continued to look as beautiful and healthy as they had before. But one by one, the horses all developed limps on their left sides. When the King noticed the horse limping, he didn't understand what was going worng.
Up until that time, the king had never met the new trainer face to face. He therefore asked to have the trainer brought to the palace to discuss the problem. When the trainer walked into the room, the king understood everything - for the trainer was also limping on his left side.
Shihan Henderson's Comment:
Monkey see, monkey do. It is always a mistake to assume that the only way to walk the path is by copying everything our teachers do. True teachers and teachings should enhance your life not contol it. Learn from your teachers but find your own path. Walk tall and be proud of your accomplishments and believe in your future no matter how unknown it may be.
A truth of life is that we are the only ones who will be with us throughout our entire life and so you must learn to accept yourself and ultimately learn from yourself, find your own path and be your own teacher. You are the seeker, the path and the destination.
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