A seasoned sailor sought enlightenment from a wise master who dwelled on a remote island. Eager to impart wisdom, the master gestured towards the vast ocean and said, "To sail without wind is to navigate life without desire."
Perplexed, the sailor set sail on a windless day, determined to fathom the master's words. Days turned into weeks as the sailor drifted aimlessly on the calm sea, his sails hanging limp like forgotten dreams.
In solitude, he pondered the nature of desire. Was it the wind that propelled him forward, or the absence of it that held him back? Frustration welled within him, mirroring the stagnant waters beneath his boat.
One night, beneath a starlit sky, a gentle breeze whispered across the silent ocean. The sailor, startled from his contemplation, hoisted his sails. The boat began to move, propelled by the subtle caress of the wind.
As the sailor glided through the night, he understood. Desire, like the wind, could be subtle and gentle. It didn't always require the force of a storm; sometimes, it was the quiet longing that nudged one forward.
Returning to the wise master, the sailor bowed deeply. "In the absence of desire, I found stagnation, but in its gentle presence, I discovered the dance of life."
The master nodded knowingly. "A boat may drift in calm waters, but it is the desire for the horizon that gives purpose to the journey. Embrace the winds of longing, and let them guide your sails through the vast expanse of existence."
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