101 Zen Stories: Story # 18 : A Parable — Living in the Moment
<p>A man was chased by a tiger and clung to a vine over a cliff. Though facing two tigers, he enjoyed a strawberry, savoring its sweetness despite peril.</p>
<p>The parable symbolizes finding joy in the present, whatever one’s circumstances. The man focuses on the strawberry’s taste rather than the danger around him.</p>
<p>The hidden meaning is that we should appreciate the gifts of the moment rather than obsess over problems. We can extract happiness from small pleasures even in difficulty or uncertainty. By living mindfully in the now, we can reduce anxiety about the future.</p>
<p><a href="https://medium.com/@selfhelpchampion4/101-zen-stories-story-18-a-parable-living-in-the-moment-e024e338e29f"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>