a ZEN story...

The Move

Two men visit a Zen master.

The first man says: “I’m thinking of moving to this town. What’s it like?”

The Zen master asks:
“What was your old town like?”

The first man responds:
“It was dreadful. Everyone was hateful. I hated it.”

The Zen master says:
“This town is very much the same. I don’t think you will like it here.”

The first man leaves and the second man comes in.

The second man says:
“I’m thinking of moving to this town. What’s it like?”

The Zen master asks:
“What was your old town like?”

The second man responds:
“It was wonderful. Everyone was friendly and I was happy. Just interested in a change now.”

The Zen master says: “This town is very much the same. I think you will like it here.”