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08.17.08

Zen: The Stone Cutter self improvement | (4)
Picture courtesy of Oochappan There is a Zen story I particularly appreciate. We want to be more and more, and often we undervalue the power already within us. This is a good lesson. You already are whatever you want to be, just tap into your inner self. The Stone Cutter -or more is not enough There was once a stone cutter who was dissatisfied with himself and with his position in life. One day he passed a wealthy merchant's house. Through the open gateway, he saw many fine possessions and important visitors. "How powerful that merchant must be!" thought the stone cutter. He became very ...

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