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Friday, March 18, 2011

Day 68

10:00 AM

Fantastic story... Story that gives an answer to all our troubles...


According to an ancient Sufi story, there lived a king in some Middle Eastern land who was continuously torn between happiness and despondency. The slightest thing would cause him great upset and provoke an intense reaction, and his happiness would quickly turn into disappointment and despair. A time came when the king finally got tired of himself and of life, and he began to seek a way out. He sent for a wise man who lived in his kingdom and who was reputed to be enlightened.  When the wise man came, the king said to him, “I wan to be like you. Can you give me something that will bring balance, serenity, and wisdom into my life?  I will pay any price you ask.”
The wise man said, “I may be able to help you. But the price is so great that your entire kingdom would not be sufficient payment for it. Therefore it will be a gift to you if you will honor it.” The king gave his assurances, and the wise man left.
A few weeks later, he returned and handed the kin an ornate box carved in jade. The king opened the box and found a simple gold ring inside.  Some letters were inscribed on the ring. The inscription read: THIS, TOO, WILL PASS...  “What is the meaning of this?” asked the king.  The wise man said, “Wear this ring always. Whatever happens, before you call it good or bad, touch this ring and read the inscription. That way, you will always be at peace.”


It will pass... Everything will pass...


2:00 PM

It is amazing how things just roll into one's life, as long as she/he is on the frequency to receive them. Like this story rolled into mine... Left me speechless, it seemed as though I found the answer I was maybe looking for. All I could do is just stare at the words... 
This, too will pass... This very thought separates you from your mind and your attachment to everything around. This is the thought that set you free. Regardless of what happens, regardless of the pain, suffering, it will all pass. Nothing lasts forever, everything is constantly changing, everything passes... You just have to be patient... Aware and patient. Aware of these simple words. It will all pass...
The wise man said, “Wear this ring always. Whatever happens, before you call it good or bad, touch this ring and read the inscription..." This is the key... Read the inscription BEFORE something happens. Before we label it good or bad, left or right, joy or suffering, keep in mind that it will pass... If you can truly live these wise words, your inner peace will be ever present. You will enjoy everything in your life more, you will not take anything for granted, because you know it will pass. Suffering will not affect you anymore, because you know it will pass. No matter what kind of storm is on the surface, you will be calm inside. You will really become like an ocean... You will look at everything, and everybody, in life with a smile...

11:00 PM

68 days on the same railway track... I am enjoying every minute of it. "It will all pass" still echoes in my head... Fantastic...




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