Essence of Life ....

A small inspirational story from a book am reading “The Speaking Tree”

Osho tells the story of a King. This king, a prudent ruler, an impartial judge, a valiant hero, was an ardent devotee of a rishi. Once, to bless the king, the rishi gave him a talismani ring, with a folded slip of paper inside it. He asked the king to open this paper only when he faced extraordinary situations, of tragedy or triumph. It will keep you grounded, and would help you keep your head in any situation, said the rishi.

In his long reign, on many occasions the king unfolded the paper to experience the magic of the talisman. On the paper, was written a simple line “This, too, shall pass!!”

What we have today may not be there tomorrow!! So cherish every moment of life. If good, thank God for it. If bad, thank God for the lesson learnt out of it.

In good times, keep your humility. And bad times, save your sanity!!!