A Kung Fu student asks his teacher, "Master, why do my abilities not improve? I am always defeated."

The master, pensive and forever patient, answers, "My dear pupil, have you watched the gulls flying by the setting sun and seen their wings appear to be aflame?"

"Yes, my master, I have."

"And have you seen the waterfall, spilling powerfully over the stones, yet taking nothing from its proper place?"

"Yes, my master, I have seen it."

"And the moon, have you seen it silently touch the calm water, reflecting all its enormous beauty?"

"Yes, my master, I have seen all these things."

"That’s the problem. You should be training but instead you’re out watching all this nature shit."