Push the Rock Where It Wants to Go

A man went to learn enlightenment. The Master asked the students to move boulders, from one part of an open field to the other. This was no ordinary field. It was hilly, rocky and open to the sun.

Naturally, no one complained. Everyone started moving the boulders from everywhere to the appointed place. Our friend though was exhausted and tired by the end of the first hour. The boulders were large and hard to move.

Noticing the tired man, the Master came over to be helpful. So, he said, "Move t...