3 Important Life Lessons
Tolstoy’s king in his short story, Three Questions, is disappointed the hermit did not give him the wisdom he sought, He said, ““The King approached him, and said: “For the last time, I pray you to answer my questions, wise man.” “You have already been answered!” said the hermit, still crouching on his thin legs, and looking up at the King, who stood before him. “How answered? What do you mean?” asked the King.”
Note: How often have you been disappointed when seeking something you strongly desired? Yet, in retrospect, you look back at your disappointment and have a deep sense of gratitude that you did not get what you wanted. It took a while to realize that everything you wanted was already in front of you. In Tolstoy’s story (I encourage you to read it), the hermit explains to the king how he already had the answers to his questions. The most important time is now. The most important person is the person who is in front of you. The most important action is to do good. Tolstoy provides lessons that can guide everyone’s life.