Is That So?

It's easy to get caught in the whirl of changing conditions, one minute we're praised, the next blamed. We receive wonderful gifts and then they're taken away. But a wonderful teaching from the great Zen Master Hakuin, shows us how to receive whatever comes wholeheartedly, and not get caught in the pain of change. Whatever happens, he remarks, "Is that so?"  He takes a moment to see the full array of life as it comes and goes. He does not ascribe the usual meaning to passing events, just remains centered, cares for what comes and asks, "Is that so?" 

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