Changing attitudes

By Paulo Coelho

A university professor practices Tai Chi with enthusiasm, but little by little he becomes more tired and decides to stop.

- I am sorry, but I cannot go on - he tells his master. - After all, I have dedicated so many years to studying philosophy that I ended up forgetting my body.

- It is a pity that you are giving up. Because I too have dedicated much time to studying philosophy, and that was exactly what reminded me of my body.