Development

I heard the story about the monks in monastery in mountains.  The young monk asked the old monk what sort of advancement you have achieved over the 40-year training.  The old monk said "I meditated, ate meals and swept the floor when I started.  40 years later, I meditate, eat meals and sweep the floor now".  "What have you achieved?"

Replied the old monk "40 years ago, when I meditated, I think about my meal; when I ate, I think about the work I need to do later; when I clean the floor, I think about meditation" "Now, when I meditate, I do meditate, when I eat, I just eat and when I clean the floor, I only clean the floor".

I remember this stupid story when seeing people looking at their phone when walking.  Not to be judgmental, why is it hard not to respond?  I still do not have a smartphone, perhaps that's why I do not understand.