The three friends are said to be three friends who wanted to climb a mountain. At his top was a wise old man whom they wanted to know. At one point they reach a crossroads, and each one chooses another path. The first one chose a steep path, climbing straight to the top. She did not care about the dangers, she wanted to reach the old man at the top of the mountain as quickly as possible.
The second way was not as steep, but it was a narrow and rugged canyon. And the third one chose a longer path, which was bypassing the mountain, winding down the line. After 7 days, the one who had climbed the steep path came to the point of exhaustion, full of bloody wounds. Anxious he sat waiting for his friends. After another week, dizzy with the strong winds that had resisted him, he reached the second. He sat silently beside the first, waiting. Another two weeks passed and the third came, his face shining with happiness, a sign of a deep state of tranquility and inner satisfaction. The other two were angry because their journey was tough and they had much to expect, while the third road seemed to be a real pleasure. So once they came to the old man, they asked him which road was best chosen. - What did you learn? He asked the first. - Life is heavy and full of dangers and weights; That it is full of suffering and often what I encounter can cause my injuries. That for every step forward, I have to take a struggling struggle that makes me lose my powers. So ... did I choose the best way for you? - Yes! You have chosen well ... And you, what have you learned? He asked the second. - That many things in my life can deviate; That sometimes I can lose my way, reaching a whole lot else than I wish ... but if I do not lose my confidence, I finally succeed. So ... did I choose the best way for you? - Yes! You choose well ... And you, what have you learned? He asked the last one. - That I can enjoy every step I make if I choose to be patient. That, if I look at understanding, life is not a heavy burden, but a miracle I'm glad to take part in. That the love that surrounds me from all sides can illuminate my soul if I let them enter. So ... did I choose the best way to you? - Yes! You have chosen well ... Amazed by the old man's answers, the three friends fell on their minds. And they finally understood that at any crossroads they can choose ... and everyone's life is the result of the choices made.
The disciple looking for enlightenment
The disciple approaches his master: "For years I have been looking for enlightenment," he said. I feel close to touching it. I need to know what the next step is. "How do you stand?" The master asked. - I have not yet learned to be autonomous; My parents help me. But that's just a detail. "The next step you're supposed to do is look straight into the sun for half a minute," said the master. The disciple followed his advice, listening. After 30 seconds, the master asked him to describe his surroundings. - I can not see. The sun has blinded me! Said the disciple. - A man looking for light alone, avoiding his own responsibilities, will never find enlightenment. And one who looks only fixed in the sun will blind you, replied the master. Before you excited you to the high spheres, do not forget to check that you are actually anchored. And make sure the rope is strong!
Fisherman and businessman
A businessman strolls on the beach in a small fishing village. A boat enters the harbor, and descends a fisherman with a basket full of fish. The businessman congratulates the fisherman for his beautiful fish, asking him: "How long did it take you to fish these fish? "Little by little, sir," replied the fisherman. - But why did not you stay longer? To catch more fish? The businessman asked. - Because these few fish get to me and my family. - So what do you do for the rest of the time? - Well, I get up when I want and I go fishing a bit. Then I play with my children, make my siesta with my wife. In the evening I go to the village to meet my friends. We have a glass of wine, we sing on the guitar and we stand in the stories. A beautiful life, what's more! The businessman interrupted: "Listen! I have a M.B.A. From Harvard and I can help. You should start by fishing more, and with the money you earn to buy a larger pot. With the money you are going to do now, you can buy a second pot and so until you have a small fleet. Then, instead of selling an intermediary's fish, you could negotiate alone with the factory or open your own fish factory. So you could just give up this little village and move to New York, Los Angeles, or even Beverly Hills. From there you can manage your own business. The fisherman thought long. Then he asked fearfully: "How long would it take all of this?" "Between 15 and 20," said the businessman. - And after that? "Well, now it's interesting," the businessman continued, smiling. At the right time, you can list your company and earn millions! - Millions? The fisherman wonders. And then? - Then you can retire quietly. Get up when you're in the mood, catch a bit, play with your grandchildren, and make your siesta as long as you want with your wife. And in the evenings you could spend with your friends, having a glass of wine and singing on the guitar. Or reading grandchildren's stories. - But that's what I'm doing now, senor. Why wait for 20 years?