A man decided to visit a hermit who lived not far from
the monastery of Stseta. He was wandering across the desert for a long time
until he finally found the wise man.
– I need to know what is the first step that I have to
make on my way of spiritual development, – he said.
The hermit brought the man to a small well and told
him to look at his reflection in the water. The man tried to do this but the
hermit took some stones from the ground and began to throw them into the well. The ripples
appeared in the water.
– I will not manage to see the reflection of my face, if you continue throwing stones into the well.
– So, likewise it is impossible to see your face in
the troubled waters, it is impossible to seek God if your mind is concerned by
tthe search itself and by the fear of your failure, – the monk said. This is the very first
step you are asking about.
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