Saturday, January 24, 2009
where should we go?
Once upon a time, an ancient monastic tale says, the Elder said to the businessperson:
"As the fish perishes on dry land, so you perish when you get entangled in the world. The fish must return to the water and you must return to the Spirit."
And the businessperson was aghast. "Are you saying that I must give up my business and go into a monastery?" the person asked.
And the Elder said, "Definitely not. I am telling you to hold on to your business and go into your heart."
-- Joan Chittister, OSB "Wisdom Distilled from the Daily"
