Perseverance, Part II, Zen story, Contest and Call for Submissions

An Old Zen Story:

The Zen master dipped a brush into paint. With swift flicks of the wrist, he trailed dazzling colors across the canvas. A young Zen student stood beside the master and watched.

As the painting grew more beautiful, the Zen student whispered, "Master, how do I learn to paint beautiful pictures?"

The master continued to paint.

Ten years later, the Zen student returned and said, "Thank you, Master."

The Zen story resonated with me because to be a writer a person must write. Learning...
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Published on July 04, 2010 04:50
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