Some Zen Words of Wisdom

first off, happy valentines day everyone!
now I would like to share something with you, passed on from mr Langtry.
"before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment chop wood, carry water"
this ancient zen saying is all about living life in the present. Allow me to explain as best I can. What this is trying to say is the when working, dont think about it as a stepping stone or how it will effect something else. Instead, just focus on the task at hand. Dont worry about the future or the past, simply the present. A good example of this is in a class you dislike. You are constantly watching the clock, thinking of how much fun you'll have in the next class, or maybe lunch, or something more than whats happening now. Instead, try focusing on what the teacher Is saying, and whats happening _now_
This wayof thinking Is also supposed to help releive stress. I'm not trying to tell you how to live your life, I'm just sharing some helpful information I acquired. So just think about now, not where it well get you or benefits of completing it. If you are always worrying about what will happen, you will realize your life had slipped away, and when you reach your goal, everything leading up to it will simply be forgotten.
Just keep this in mind.
Kay bye!
~rhiannon