"Man is like a tree" - in Desirable Pearls - 32
Once monk was asked:
What is more important: caring for the body or caring for the heart?
The old man replied:
Man is like a tree: care for the body - leaves, care for the heart - fruit.
Because, as I wrote, every fruitless tree will be cut down and pressed into the fire, it is clear that all our effort should be directed towards the fruit, that is, to the care of the spirit. However, you need a shield and decoration in the form of leaves, that is, respect the body, so that the tree will survive.
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True meaningful of the thought and it let us know everything is important while come its time.
I too think caring for the spirit is most important and then the spirit cares for all else. Alas, I think there lies the confusion. Many do not know what it means to care for the spirit and instead care for religion and ideals.
O yes, my dear... I agree :))
Let your heart lead you through the life :)
once again a beautiful story and very nice to read that today :)