Two men went to visit a Zen master.
The first man says — “I’m thinking of moving to this town. What’s it like?”
The Zen master asks — “What was your old town like?”
The first man responds — “It was dreadful. Everyone was hateful. I hated it.”
The Zen master replies — “This town is very much the same. I don’t think you should move here.”
The first man leaves and the second man comes in.
The second man says — “I’m thinking of moving to this town. What’s it like?”
The Zen master asks — “What was your old town like?”
The second man responds — “It was wonderful. Everyone was friendly and I was happy. I loved living there.”
The Zen master replies — “This town is very much the same. I think you will like it here.”