In the world of Zen or Buddhism it is believed that all things can be a path to enlightenment, if you choose to see it that way. Zen masters appreciate the good, and the bad, equally. They don't blame or lament like the rest of us. They accept life, no matter what happens. I know the path to enlightenment, but all this dog poop on my shoes, and bird droppings on my head are distracting me.