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Look within yourself for Eternal Real Happiness

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In our modern quest for happiness, we often search outside ourselves—seeking fulfillment in wealth, status, and external validation. Yet, sometimes the very source of joy lies within us, patiently waiting to be discovered.

I came across these two timeless stories that illustrate this beautifully: the story of the beggar and the story of the king. Let me share with you and hope that you will gain some insights of life.

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The Begger

This story is in the The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle:

A beggar had been sitting by the side of a road for over thirty years. One day a stranger walked by.

“Spare some change?” mumbled the beggar, mechanically holding out his old baseball cap.

“I have nothing to give you,” said the stranger. Then he asked, “What’s that you’re sitting on?”

“Nothing,” replied the beggar. “Just an old box. I’ve been sitting on it for as long as I can remember.”

“Ever looked inside?” asked the stranger.

“No,” said the beggar. “What’s the point? There’s nothing in there.”

“Have a look inside,” insisted the stranger.

The beggar managed to pry open the lid. With astonishment, disbelief, and elation, he saw that the box was filled with gold.

Tolle then explains that this story symbolizes how people often search externally for fulfillment, unaware of the vast riches—peace, joy, and love—that already exist within them. The key to discovering this “gold” is to turn inward and be fully present in the Now.

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The Powerful King

I came across this story from somewhere in the internet.

Once upon a time in a grand kingdom, there lived a king who seemingly had everything: vast wealth, boundless fame, and a loving family. Yet despite his splendid palace, glittering treasures, and the adoration of his people, the king’s heart was filled with an unshakable emptiness. No matter how many feasts he held or how many honors were bestowed upon him, satisfaction always eluded him.

One day, overwhelmed by his inner turmoil, the king knelt before the heavens and cried out, “Oh, God, why am I not happy? I have it all—wealth, power, love—but my heart remains restless. Tell me, what must I do to find true happiness?”

For many days he waited for an answer. But instead of words or signs, a silent, inexplicable judgment unfolded. In a single, unfathomable moment, everything the king cherished was taken from him. His majestic palace, his glittering treasures, and even the presence of his beloved family vanished, leaving him destitute and alone. For one long week, the king wandered his desolate kingdom as a humble beggar, stripped of all the trappings that had once defined him.

During that painful week, the king experienced the true depths of loss and loneliness. Deprived of his familiar comforts and the warm embrace of loved ones, he was forced to confront the raw reality of his existence. In his suffering, he began to see the beauty of what he had once taken for granted. The absence of his riches and status revealed the true value of love, kindness, and the simple joys of life—things that no wealth could ever buy.

Then, as suddenly as it had been taken, everything was restored. The palace reappeared, the treasures returned, and his family stood by his side once more. But the king was not the same man who had lost it all. Having known the bitter taste of deprivation, he now welcomed every possession and every loving embrace with deep gratitude. In that moment, he realized that true happiness had always been a matter of perspective—rooted in appreciation for what one already has rather than in the endless pursuit of more.

From that day forward, the king ruled his kingdom not only with power but with wisdom and humility, ever mindful that the most precious gifts in life are those we cherish with gratitude.

This reminds us that sometimes it takes losing everything to truly understand the value of what we already have.

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What Can We Learn from these stories?

Both of these stories remind us that the treasures we seek are not hidden in distant places or locked away in external achievements—they reside within us.

1. Inner Richness Over External Accumulation
The beggar’s box of gold symbolizes the vast inner resources we all possess—peace, joy, and fulfillment. Yet, like the beggar who never looked inside his box, many of us neglect our inner world, searching instead for happiness in external circumstances. True contentment comes from recognizing and nurturing our internal wealth.

2. The Power of Gratitude
The king’s transformation is a testament to the power of gratitude. Sometimes, it takes losing what we think we need to truly appreciate its value. When we learn to see our blessings and cherish them, even the simplest aspects of life can bring immense joy.

3. The Journey Inward
Both stories encourage us to turn our attention inward. Rather than constantly chasing after more—more money, more success, more validation—we can cultivate inner awareness. Practices like mindfulness, meditation, or even quiet reflection can help us connect with our inner selves, revealing the hidden treasures we already possess.

4. Embracing the Present Moment
Often, we’re so caught up in what we lack or what we aspire to have that we miss the beauty of the present moment. Both parables remind us that happiness is not something to be acquired in the future; it’s a state of being available right now, if only we choose to look within.

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Remember this please

These two stories teach a profound lesson: what gives you happiness is already within you. Instead of perpetually searching outside for fulfillment, we must look inward to discover the true gold that lies at the heart of our being. By cultivating inner awareness and gratitude, we can transform our perspective and experience a deeper, more lasting joy.

Remember, the journey to happiness doesn’t always require change in your external world—it often begins with a simple shift in how you view yourself and the present moment. Embrace your inner treasures, and you may find that the riches you’ve been seeking were with you all along.

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You have one less day with your spouse, parents, children and yourself.

Time is ticking away.

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