Wise story is about how to choose your way

Five wise men got lost in the woods.

The first said: "I will go to the left - so my intuition tells." The second said: "I will go to the right - no wonder it is considered that the" right "from the word" rights ". The third said: "I will go back - we came out of there, so I will get out of the woods." The fourth said, "I'll go ahead - we must move on, the forest will certainly be over, and open something new." The fifth said: "You're all wrong. There is a better way. Wait for me". He found the tallest tree and climbed up on it. As he climbed, the rest dispersed - each to his own. Above, he saw where to go to quickly get out of the woods. Now he could even say, in what order will reach the other sages of the forest edge. He went above and was able to see the shortest route. He was on the problem and solved the problem better than anyone else! He knew that he did the right thing. And the other - no. They were stubborn, they do not listen. He was a wise man!

But that's not all - because ...

He was wrong.

All were right.

Those who went to the left, went into the thicket. He had to starve and fight with wild beasts. But he has learned to survive in the forest, became a part of the forest and could teach it to others.

Those who went to the right, met the robbers. They took it all and made loot with them. But after a while he gradually awakened in the robbers what they have forgotten - the humanity and compassion. Repentance of some of them was so strong that after his death they became sages themselves.

Those who went back, paved path through the forest, which soon turned into a way for everyone to enjoy the forest, without the risk of getting lost.

Those who went ahead to become a pioneer. He traveled to places I had not seen one, and opened for people wonderful opportunities, amazing medicinal plants and magnificent animals.

Those who climbed the tree, became a specialist in finding short cuts. To which all who wish to quickly solve their problems - even if it does not lead to the development
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So all five sages have fulfilled its purpose.

Be able to rise above and see the shortest route.

Be able to allow others to go their own way.

Be able to recognize all the wise men - each way is important and worthy of respect
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And yet ...

Be able to look beyond the final - there is always a continuation
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Author: Vladimir Goldstein
Photos on the preview: Kylli Sparre



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