A Master teacher wished to illustrate different levels of awareness on the path to wisdom. He brought five of his students to the edge of a lush, green forest and asked: “What do you see here?”
The first student replied: “I see a lush, green forest.”
The second stated: “Yes, I see the forest, and there are many kinds of trees here. I can see at least seven varieties, may I stay and study them?”
The third remarked: “The trees are very beautiful, and I notice all kinds of wildlife among them. I can see many animals and birds, may I spend some time to learn from them?”
The fourth said: “I see a symphony of life, the perfect ecosystem. Each plant and animal giving, and taking; cooperating to fulfill each others needs; sustaining a harmonic balance of nature. It is a wonderous sight, may I sit and enjoy it for a while?”
The fifth, tears in his eyes, whispered softly: “I see God.”
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