Everybody Can Do Something

A samurai(武士)who was known for his bravery and honesty,went to visit a monk to ask him for his advice.When the monk had finished his prayers,the samurai asked,"Why do I feel so inferior?I have faced death many times and have defended those who are weak.Nevertheless,upon seeing you,I felt that my life had absolutely no importance.""Wait.Once I have attended to all those who come to see me today,I shall answer you."replied the monk.The samurai spent the whole day sitting in the temple gardens,watching the people go in and out in search of advice.He saw how the monk received them all with the same patience and the same bright smile on his face.At nightfall,when everyone had gone,he demanded:"Now can you