It Will Pass

A student went to his meditation teacher and said, "My meditation is horrible! I feel so distracted, or my legs ache, or I'm constantly falling asleep. It's just horrible!" "It will pass.", the teacher said matter-of-factly.
A week later, the student came back to his teacher. "My meditation is wonderful! I feel so aware, so peaceful, so alive! It's just wonderful!'
"It will pass.", the teacher replied matter-of-factly.

(From: "160 Zen Stories", http://spiritualinquiry.com)



Akan Berlalu

Seorang murid bertanya pada guru meditasinya, "Meditasiku mengerikan! Pikiranku bergerak ke mana-mana, atau kakiku sakit,  atau tertidur. Alangkah mengerikan!"
"Akan berlalu.", sang guru menjawab sejujurnya. 

Seminggu kemudian, si murid kembali menemui gurunya. "Meditasiku begitu indah! Aku merasa waspada, begitu tenang, begitu hidup! Alangkah indahnya!"
"Akan berlalu.", sang guru menjawab sejujurnya.