There is an old Japanese tale about a samurai and a tea master. At first glance, it appears to be a story about fear, death, and pride. But hidden beneath it is one of the most powerful psychological lessons we can learn about the mind, anxiety, and how we meet the world. Let’s begin. The Story A respected tea master worked in the service of a noble lord. He was not a warrior. He had no sword training, no armour, no knowledge of battle. Yet his skill in chado—the art of tea—w
