This blog post has been adapted from the transcription of the above video.
Sometimes, it feels like when things are going really bad and that it’s going to be that way forever. Other times when things are great, we don't want it to end and want it to continue for as long as possible. Recently, things have been pretty challenging for me and I got reminded of a story which I will be sharing with you in this blog.
Once, there was a king who sought wisdom and was told that a wise old man had the answers.
Advice From A Wise Old Man
Once upon a time there was a king who sought wisdom. He went through his entire kingdom, searching for any piece of wisdom that he could find, but alas he could not find it.
Eventually, he heard of an old wise man who lived deep in the caves who was said to have found the secret to wisdom. He had his men go out, find this wise man and bring him to his court.
Once the old man arrived, the king asked him, "Can you give me the secret to your wisdom?" The old man replied, "Yes it's possible but it's going to take some time." Several weeks later the old wise man returned with a small box. The king was honestly a bit disappointed but he opened up the small box and inside of that box he found a ring.
"Is this all you have!?" the king shouted at the man. To which, the old man responded, "well king, go ahead and place that ring on your finger and read what it says." The king read the inscription on the ring and it said, "This too shall pass."
The old wise man counseled the king and said, "Whatever you're doing, wherever you're at, take a look at your ring and read that inscription out loud. Whether you're facing times of great adversity or great joy, you can remind yourself that this too shall pass." The king was satisfied with this message and he duly rewarded the man with great wealth.
Everything we go through, good and bad, will pass faster than we think. Treasure each moment.
Everything Shall Pass: Both Good And Bad
This story reminds me that whatever we're facing, whether it's blissful or painful, that it too shall pass. If you fully embrace the meaning of that saying, you will begin to realize that everything, including our lives, are fleeting. Life consists of the ebb and flow of good and bad times, so why not treasure the moment? For it too shall pass.
Experience what you’re experiencing fully, but don’t cling to those experiences as they leave as quickly as they came.
You’ve probably heard that saying, “This too shall pass” at least once, but we often forget to live by it. So let this blog serve as a reminder today that whatever challenges or difficulties you're facing will eventually pass.
In this blog, we share the story about a king and a ring. Here explore how the concept of “this too shall pass” and how it can apply to you navigating life.
