juz heard this over the radio by wenhong from 100.3fm

a oung man was seeking enlightment from a wise old man on the top of the mountain. upon reaching the mountain, the old man asked wad was in the big bag the young man was carrying as he didn't abandon it even though it was a burden and he was overly exhausted..

Young man: inside contains the sweat and pains which spur me on to climb this mountain.

the old man didn't reply and instead, he brought him to a river for a boat ride. at the end of the ride, the old man asked the young chap to carry the boat.

Young man: but it's too heavy!
Old man: yeap. sometimes the emotions are needed to spur you on and allows you to hang on no matter how tough things are. however, they are only a tool at that time and if you carry it throughout your life, it's just a burden..


how true.. maybe i'm still just living in the past. refusing to let go of the thoughts i went through to be where i am now.