“How often does a man ruin his disciples* by remaining always with them! When men are once trained, it is essential that their leader leave them, for without his absence they cannot develop themselves. Plants always remain small under a big tree.”
― Swami Vivekananda
*and, may we add, how often does a disciple ruin his chances at reaching The Goal by remaining too long with the guru (and expecting him/her to do their work for them).
I was reminded today of Sunday's "You are not the cellphone, you are the signal," comment.
ReplyDeleteMy (distraught) kid told me that her (dying) phone only makes voice calls. "How am I supposed to talk to my friends?" Yes, the fact that I can answer that question means I'm old, despite the fact that I'd rather pretend otherwise (Clearly, I'm not ready to view death with as much excitement as a 12-year-old getting a new phone.)
But I thought maybe you'd laugh at the story...because you also can answer the question and are therefore "old."
Hmm...I'm trying too hard to "stand in the shade" with that last comment (today's quote). I'll find a "sunny spot" now. Sorry.
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