This Too Shall Pass!
A king called all of his wise men and counsellors together for a meeting. He addressed them and said, “I want you to go and think, read, and research. Consult the wisest and most learned men in the land. Spare no expense.” “I want you to find the ONE statement that will get me through all situations in life. Whether I am on top of the world or in the pits, find that statement.” “I don’t want to learn long and complicated philosophies. I want one simple statement. Find it or write it; I don’t care, just bring me the statement.” The men left and consulted for months. They finally returned and handed the King a scroll. The King unrolled the scroll. On it was written four words. “THIS TOO SHALL PASS!” That was it. The wise men explained. When you are on top of the world, that is but a fleeting moment, things change, always remember, this too shall pass. When you are in the pits, all nights are followed by day, at your lowest moments remember also, "This too shall pass!"
All external circumstances and material things in this world change; no matter what your circumstances are. The wise men reminded the King that these words would get him through his earthly situations, but the truly wise know there are things beyond this world and life. Things that are eternal. True wisdom is the ability to recognise the fleeting temporal things of the material world from the truly eternal things. All the material things you see in your life are temporary and when you have these four words "this too shall pass" in mind it will get you through all difficult moments. Time never stops, your moments you spend awake and alive continually progress forwards and pull you along your journey called life. Never forget that the material things you see in front of you are temporary and when things are rough, it too shall pass. Don't become a victim of circumstance, rather become a victor and see circumstance as a moment of learning and growth, as every moment good or bad will pass.
May you have an awesome week
Darren Zwiers
The Quote:
“The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers.” - M. Scott Peck
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