A story is narrated about a man who owned a horse that was very dear to him. One day he woke to find that his horse had escaped. His neighbours came to comfort him for his tough luck; however the man replied, “What makes you think this is tough luck?”
After a few days, the man’s horse returned, and with him were several other horses. His neighbours came to congratulate him for his good fortune; however the man replied, “What makes you think this is good?”
Not many days had passed, when his son fell off a horse while attempting to train it. The son ended up breaking his leg.The man’s neighbours came to visit and offered condolences for the bad luck. The man replied, “What makes you think this is bad?”
Weeks passed, and the youth in the village were drafted to go to war. The man’s son was exempt due to his broken leg.
Many of the youth were lost in the war.
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As such, tough times pave the way for good times; and good times pave the way for tough times and so on.
Those of wisdom do not dwell in sadness for something that has passed them. This is because they are not certain if that which has passed them is indeed unfortunate or a hidden blessing which will prevent a greater misfortune.
Similarly, people of wisdom do not rejoice at good fortune. Rather they show thanks in moderation and endure sad times with patience and forbearance. What appears to be good fortune may be something which leads to destruction and vice versa.
True happiness comes from understanding what it means to be content with Divine Decree and accepting destiny with resilience and faith…
Indeed, those are truly, the gratified.
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