Calm down

A student came to Master Weizhen and said, "Master, I believe I have found my inner peace."

"That is wonderful. But calm down first," said Weizhen.

The student replied, confused, "But I am calm."

The master spoke again, "Just calm down, it's all good."

The student became restless and exclaimed energetically, "I am relaxed!!!"

The master asked calmly, "Then why are you raising your voice and feeling the need to confirm your being with a statement?" and continued, "You see – even words without reason can disturb your inner peace."

"Oh Master, I thought I had found it…," the student said quietly.

The master spoke to him consolingly, "My student, you have glimpsed and found it – but now you must nurture and strengthen it."

The student bowed gratefully – and walked away with a smile.