Fruit of your Deeds

A young boy, travelled far from his home to study under a great teacher. When he met the wise old man, his first question was ‘How long will it take me before I am as wise as you?’

The response came swiftly, ‘Five years’.

‘This is a very long time’ the boy replied. ‘How about if I work twice as hard’?

‘Then it will take ten’, said the master

That’s far too long. How about if I studied all day and well into the night, every night’?

‘Fifteen years’ said the sage.

“I don’t understand” replied the boy. ‘Every time I promise to devote more energy to my goal, you tell me that it will take longer, why?’

‘The answer is simple. With one eye fixed on the destination, there is only one left to guide you along the journey’

‘Be patient and live with the knowledge that all you are searching for is certain to come if you prepare for it and expect it’

God resides in the heart of those who work without any expectation. He will only give you the fruit of your deeds.