The Fable of THE KING AND HIS WIVES

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THE KING AND HIS WIVES

Once upon a time there was a rich King who had four wives. He loved the 4th wife

the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to the finest of

delicacies. He gave her nothing but the best.

He also loved the 3rd wife very much and was always showing her off to

neighboring kingdoms. However, he feared that one day she would leave him for

another.

He also loved his 2nd wife. She was his confidant and was always kind,

considerate, and patient with him. Whenever the King faced a problem, he could

confide in her, and she would help him get through the difficult times.

The King's 1st wife was a very loyal partner and had made great contributions in

maintaining his wealth and kingdom. However, he did not love the first wife.

Although she loved him deeply, he hardly took notice of her!

One day, the King fell ill and he knew his time was short. He thought of his

luxurious life and wondered, " I now have four wives with me, but when I die,

I'll be all alone. " Thus, he asked the 4th wife, " I have loved you the most,

endowed you with the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that

I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company? " " No way! " , replied the 4th

wife, and she walked away without another word. Her answer cut like a sharp

knife right into his heart.

The sad King then asked the 3rd wife, " I have loved you all my life. Now that

I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company? " " No! " , replied the 3rd wife.

" Life is too good! When you die, I'm going to remarry! " His heart sank and

turned cold.

He then asked the 2nd wife, " I have always turned to you for help and you've

always been there for me. When I die, will you follow me and keep me company? "

" I'm sorry, I can't help you out this time! " , replied the 2nd wife. " At the very

most, I can only send you to your grave. " Her answer came like a bolt of

lightning, and the King was devastated.

Then a voice called out: " I'll leave with you and follow you no matter where you

go. " The King looked up, and there was his first wife. She was so skinny as she

suffered from malnutrition and neglect. Greatly grieved, the King said, " I

should have taken much better care of you when I had the chance! "

In truth, we all have 4 wives in our lives: Our 4th wife is our body. No matter

how much time and effort we lavish in making it look good, it will leave us when

we die. Our 3rd wife is our possessions, status and wealth. When we die, it will

all go to others. Our 2nd wife is our family and friends. No matter how much

they have been there for us, the furthest they can stay by us is up to the

grave. And our 1st wife is our Soul. Often neglected in pursuit of wealth, power

and pleasures of the world.

Cultivate, strengthen and cherish your soul now, for it is the only part that

will follow us to the throne of God and continue with us throughout Eternity.

~ " We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a

little of each other everywhere. " ~

~ " If I could reach up and hold a star for every time you've made me smile, the

entire evening sky would be in the palm of my hand. "