It Will Pass

A Zen Koan.

A student went to his meditation teacher and said — "my meditation is horrible! I feel so distracted, my legs ache, and I'm constantly falling asleep. It sucks!"

"It will pass" — the teacher replied matter-of-factly.

A week later, the student came back to his teacher — "my meditation is wonderful! I feel so aware, so peaceful, so alive! It's amazing!"

"It will pass" — the teacher replied matter-of-factly.