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This too shall pass

Author: rkmittal

A king called all of his wise men and counselors
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 change.

No matter what your circumstances, remember,

THIS TOO SHALL PASS!

The wise men reminded the great King that this

would get him through his earthly things but the
truly wise knew there were things beyond this

earth and life. . .

Things that were eternal.

True wisdom they reminded the King was in the
ability to recognize the fleeting temporal things

of the material world from the truly eternal things.

O Great King they said, "Most of the things that
you worry or gloat about are temporary and our four
words apply."

For most of your situations. . .

THIS TOO SHALL PASS!

(Contributed by Aarthy Vijayasarathy)