Jess Thoubboron’s essay muses over concepts of meditation and faith. Read and see if you agree with the conclusion this nun comes to.
Jess Thoubboron
Cave with the Mouth of Moss
Once there was a nun who lived in a convent in the mountains of Northeastern China. She had joined in her early twenties when she couldn't figure out what to do in the world to make money. More importantly, she didn't want to use her life's limited energy to help the companies that ruled the land to generate a profit. Her family and friends were shocked by her decision, as she had graduated from college with high marks and had won numerous awards for her scholarship. …
