Lessons from The Sane Asylum

And the young man went to visit the old master. While the master quietly served him tea, the young man talked about Life. The master poured the visitor’s cup to the brim, and then kept pouring. The young man watched the overflowing cup until he could no longer restrain himself. “It’s overfull! No more will go in!” the young man blurted. “You are like this cup,” the master replied, “How can I show you Life unless you first empty your cup.”