2008 Zen

Jesh, a student of zen, went to visit a friend that he hadn't seen in two days. Arriving at the friend's house, Jesh found him lying in bed. Dishes were piled in the sink. Clothes were scattered on the floor. His life was out of order.

"What is wrong?" Jesh asked.

"I am sick," answered the friend.

"What are you feeling?" Jesh asked.

"My throat hurts when I swallow. My nose is sore from blowing. I'm miserable."

Jesh studied his friend.

"And," Jesh asked, "do you still feel phantom pain where your leg used to be?"

The friend looked at Jesh. "Phantom pain? I don't have a missing leg."

"I know."