Part 1: Epiphany

I pound on a freestanding door, there's no doorknob and no way to get in. I'm in the middle of a field. There's no walls on either side of the door, no ceiling above it and pry as I might, I can't get to the other side.

"Every person you meet, see them as your teacher, for indeed they truly are."

"No one ever learns by hearing himself speak, only by listening to others."

"You cannot expect the world to open to you when you hold back your potential."

The crack of a lightening bolt: profound understanding stops me in my tracks. I hear the dharma for the first time, yet again.

In this life there is suffering. Clinging is the root of suffering.

And now I realize.

The handleless door, no way to the other side, is mine to keep. It's my lot. Struggling to pry the door open or not, is mine to choose.

Shoulders heavy, I lean against my door. Heart just a little lighter, I toss the crowbar to the ground and sigh.

Reviews

[747]

Interesting... Though I agree with your quotes, they seem out of place; with no intro or outro, they simply appear and break the story due to reader confusion.

Also, why is this character so adamant to go through the door when they could simply go around? You are not particularly descriptive with this characters epiphany & lead up to it. Neither are you very descriptive of how your character can so easily just give up after trying so hard.

Sorry, I couldn't get into it; too many unknowns and contradictions.

[Tina]

Pretty sure you missed the entire point

[747]

Then perhaps you should make the point more clear. Express yourself more; explain yourself better.

[Kunda]

This piece is packed with loads of facts. I like the unexpected ending...looking foward to part 2

Kunda

[Tina]

Thank you :)