Lessons in Growth

I was just admiring how the ceremonial peace blossom garden was coming in when an acolyte walked over to me.

“Where’s the final testing ground?”

I turned to face him and sighed.

“I assume you’ve looked there.” I said, pointing.

He followed my finger to look at his chest. He looked puzzled for a moment, then smiled.

“Oh, I see, to truly test myself and find true enlightenment I must look inside myself! Thank you Sensai!” he said, bowing before he ran off.

I wonder if he ever realised I was pointing behind him and that I’m just the gardener.