Wisdom is Often Hidden
Tolstoy began his short story, Three Questions, ““In reply to the first question, some said that to know the right time for every action, one must draw up in advance, a table of days, months and years, and must live strictly according to it. Only thus, said they, could everything be done at its proper time. Others declared that it was impossible to decide beforehand the right time . . .”
Note: The king in Tolstoy’s tale, Three Questions, begins the search to answer his three questions: When is the right time to act. Who is the most important person to seek? And, what is the most important thing to do? In his search he sought out the most learned people in his kingdom. They couldn’t agree on what was the right time to act. How often does the confusion held by the king’s advisors seem to be our lot in life. We ask ourselves should I do this, or should I wait? Should I take this job or stay? Should I call my mom or dad or wait? The king was trying to resolve this dilemma. What is the most important time?
