SOME THINGS TO THINK ABOUT

SOME THINGS TO THINK ABOUT

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The King's Highway

Once a king had a great highway built
for the members of his kingdom.
After it was completed,
but before it was opened to the public,
the king decided to have a contest.
He invited as many as
desired to participate.
Their challenge was to see who could
travel the highway the best.

On the day of the contest the people came.

Some of them had fine chariots,

some had fine clothing,

fine hairdos,

or great food.

Some young men came in their track clothes

and ran along the highway.

People traveled the highway all day,

but each one, when he arrived at the end,

complained to the king that there was a

large pile of rocks and debris left on the road

at one spot and this got
in their way and hindered their travel.

At the end of the day,
a lone traveler crossed the finish line
warily and walked over to the king.
He was tired and dirty,
but he addressed the king with great respect and
handed him a bag of gold.

He explained,
"I stopped along the way to clear a pile of rocks and
debris that was blocking the road.
This bag of gold was under it all.
I want you to return it to its rightful owner."

The king replied,
"You are the rightful owner."

The traveler replied,
"Oh no, this is not mine.
I've never known such money."

"Oh yes," said the king,
"you've earned this gold,
for you won my
contest.

"He who travels the road best
is he who makes the road
smoother for those
who will follow."

Thanks to the many sources and the teachers for this knowledge
and wisdom that is helping us on our journey.

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY.