(e.g., career change, creative block) Managing a relationship (e.g., friendship, difficult boss) Perspective for a bad day
Don't get so focused on the "oil" (work, chores, stress) that you miss the "palace" (family, nature, joy).
A merchant once sent his son to learn the "Secret of Happiness" from the wisest man in the world. The boy wandered the desert for forty days before reaching a magnificent castle atop a mountain.
True wisdom is being able to appreciate the big picture while minding the small details.
"Then go back and observe the marvels of my world," said the Wise Man.
Relieved, the boy took the spoon and explored again. This time, he noticed the art on the walls, the mountains surrounding the castle, and the delicate flowers. He returned and described everything in detail.
"Did you see the Persian tapestries? The garden that took ten years to create? The beautiful parchments in my library?"
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(e.g., career change, creative block) Managing a relationship (e.g., friendship, difficult boss) Perspective for a bad day
Don't get so focused on the "oil" (work, chores, stress) that you miss the "palace" (family, nature, joy). vremya_n
A merchant once sent his son to learn the "Secret of Happiness" from the wisest man in the world. The boy wandered the desert for forty days before reaching a magnificent castle atop a mountain. True wisdom is being able to appreciate the
True wisdom is being able to appreciate the big picture while minding the small details. This time, he noticed the art on the
"Then go back and observe the marvels of my world," said the Wise Man.
Relieved, the boy took the spoon and explored again. This time, he noticed the art on the walls, the mountains surrounding the castle, and the delicate flowers. He returned and described everything in detail.
"Did you see the Persian tapestries? The garden that took ten years to create? The beautiful parchments in my library?"
