There was a young boy who travelled far from his home to study under a great teacher. When he met the wise old man , his first question was , 'How long will it take me before I am as wise as you ?'
"The response came swiftly , 'Five years'.
'This is a very long time , 'the boy replied. 'How about if I work twice as hard ?'
'Then it will take ten ,' said the master. 'Ten ! That's far too long.How about if I studied all day and well into the night ,every night?'
'Fifteen years ,'said the sage.
" 'I don't understand ,'replied the boy.'Every time I promise to devote more energy to my goal , you tell me that it will take longer.Why?'
"The answer is simple. With one eye fixed on the destination , there is only one left to guide you along the journey."
MORAL : Be patient and live with the knowledge that all you are searching for is certain to come if you prepare for it and expect it.
