One day, a student asked their Zen master, "What can we learn from the tree?"
The master replied, "Close your eyes and imagine a tree. What do you see?"
"I see its trunk, branches, and leaves," the student answered.
"What else?" the master prodded.
The student thought for a moment and said, "I see the tree's strength and stability. It provides shade and shelter to those around it. Its leaves change color and fall, reminding us of the impermanence of all things."
The master nodded. "Yes, all of that is true. But have you ever seen a tree that is anxious about its branches or worried about its leaves?"
The student shook their head.
"That is the lesson of the tree," the master said. "It does not resist the wind, nor does it cling to the sun. It simply grows, rooted in the earth, and dances with the forces around it. In this way, it teaches us to be present, to be grounded, and to embrace the beauty of each passing moment."
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