A Zen story : Two monks were traveling in the rain, the mud sloshing under their feet. As they passed a river crossing, they saw a beautiful woman, finely dressed, unable to cross because of the mud. Without a word, the older monk simply picked up the woman and carried her to the other side.
The younger monk, seemingly agitated for the rest of their journey, could not contain himself once they reached their destination. He exploded at the older monk. "How could you , a monk, even consider holding a woman in your arms, much less a young and beautiful one. It is against our teachings. It is dangerous."
"I put her down at the roadside," said the older monk.
"Are you still carrying her?"
The older monk just did it. His mind other than to work his muscle's was not part of the experience. He only reacted naturally. The young monk put an emotion to the action.
To question whether any act of Nature is apporiate or 'right' is equally inapporpriate. Nature (it's manifestations eg. earthquakes, floods etc.) just happen. It just does.
-Taken from 'The book of five rings' -Miyamoto Musashi
