
The Silent Retreat
How we come across few hurdles on our paths. Four monks once decided to meditate silently without speaking for two weeks. They began with enthusiasm and no one said a word the whole day. By nightfall of the first day, the candle began to flicker and then went out. The first monk blurted out, “Oh, no! The candle is out.” The second monk said, “Hey! We are … Continue reading The Silent Retreat