12/06/2024
The Stonecutter
Once, there was a humble stonecutter who spent his days chiseling rocks from a mountainside. Though he worked tirelessly, he often felt dissatisfied with his life.
One day, as he delivered stones to a wealthy merchantâs mansion, he saw the grand house and envied the merchantâs life. âI wish I were the merchant,â he thought. To his surprise, his wish was granted, and he found himself living in a grand mansion with servants and wealth.
For a while, he was happy. But one day, as the sun blazed in the sky, he felt its heat overpowering, even in his luxurious home. âThe sun is stronger than I am,â he thought. âI wish to be the sun.â Instantly, he became the sun, shining brightly in the sky.
As he beamed down his rays, he realized the clouds could block his light. âThe clouds are stronger than the sun,â he thought. âI wish to be a cloud.â He transformed into a massive cloud, drifting across the sky and shading the earth.
Soon, he felt the wind scatter him across the skies. âThe wind is stronger than the cloud,â he realized. âI wish to be the wind.â He became the wind, rushing over mountains and valleys. But then, he came upon a towering mountain that he couldnât move. âThe mountain is stronger than the wind,â he thought. âI wish to be the mountain.â
Now, as a mountain, he stood tall and unyielding, proud of his strength. Yet, one day, he felt something chipping away at him. Looking down, he saw a simple stonecutter, hammering away at his side.
Only then did he realize: the humble stonecutter was stronger than the mighty mountain.
Moral of the Story
The journey to becoming someone else often leads us back to who we truly are. Contentment comes not from being someone else but from realizing the value and strength in our own unique role.
