whatmadeyouhappytoday

an original koan by s m alexander

 

A master and a student are studying late into a cloudy night. The master dismisses the student so that he may travel back home.

 

The student appears hesitant and fearful to leave. The master ask the student what is wrong. The student answers that he is afraid of the dark.

 

The master thinks for a moment and with a smile replies that if the student is afraid of the dark, there is one thing the student must do. With great interest the young student inquires what must be done.

 

 

The old master responds gleefully, you must close your eyes!

 

Fear of the darkness

waits always to be conquered

behind closed eyes.