Heart of origin
Once upon a time, there was a rich old man who was dying. He told his son one
must strive hard to have a good life.
His son took the father's advice.
One day, the son found a piece of wood which did not float on the water, instead it sank in the water.
He believed that must be a piece of precious and rare asset. He brought the wood to the market for sale.
However, the business was poor. It was even poorer than those who sold charcoal.
He then turned the wood into charcoal. His business prospered. He was delighted and proud of himself.
He told his father about the business. Tear trickling down his father's face. For that was a
very precious piece of wood called 'Cheng Xiang'.
A small piece of the ground Cheng Xiang wood would have cost more than a cart of the charcoal.
Reflection
One should not be scared of poverty, but, of could not resist against the external temptation and losing
the heart of origin.
'Rose is rose, lotus is lotus, just admire, don't compare'.
Comparing makes one either ego or appeared to be with low self-esteem. Everyone possesses a good
piece of 'Cheng Xiang', appreciate it, we do not have to seek for a cart of charcoal.
Translated from a chinese article: Appreciate the 'Cheng Xiang' of the life. Dated: 25 July 2002, Authored by Wang Hu Ling.
