This is a story from an unknown author that I came across in a lovely collection of poems, prayers and stories to end a yoga class called Soul To Soul by John Mundahl.
Once a wise woman was traveling in the mountains and found a precious stone in a stream. The next day she met another traveller who was hungry and the wise woman opened her bag to share her food. The hungry traveller saw the precious stone and asked the woman to give it to him. She did so without hesitation.
The traveller left rejoicing in his good fortune. He knew the stone was worth enough to give him security for a lifetime.
But a few days later, he came back to return the stone to the wise woman.
“I’ve been thinking” he said, “I know how valuable this stone is, but I give it back to you with hope that you will give me something more precious. Give me what have within you that enabled you to give me this stone.”
Sometimes its not the wealth we have, but what’s inside us that others need.
This is dedicated to all of you who bring wisdom and light to the world and those around you every day. Never forget that what you have inside is what others are drawn to.
Namaste
Thanks for the precious stone of this post, Val!
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Thank you Ann for your precious presence 💛
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I love this story Val and the beautiful message it has for us! It is an important reminder. 🙂
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Thanks Karen – for being here and all you do 💛
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This is the reason I love to read. To find these treasures.
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Love this perspective Colleen! Me too 😀
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What a lovely fable, Val. There is much wisdom in it. Thanks! ❤
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Thanks Eliza! 😀
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Beautiful, Val. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks Jill 😀
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Wow, a great life lesson Val! ❤
Diana xo
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Indeed Diana! Thanks for all you do 💛
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I love this!
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Thanks Julie! You are precious 💛
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Wonderful story, Val. I doubt that she will be able to comply with his request: “Give me what have within you that enabled you to give me this stone.”
No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path. ~ The Buddha
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So true Nancy! May we be inspired by others to change within 😊
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Like a hug…thank you.
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Love this Vicki!!
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Such a beautiful reminder of one of the truths of our world. Fabulous.
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Thank you Paul for being here and the gifts you share 😊
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Ah! Val, thank you! Yes, this is the energy I want to live in…be near…cultivate! Thank you for showing us the way ♡♡
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Feel the loving energy for us all Lorrie ❤️
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Wow. Great story Val.
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Thanks D!
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Thank you so much for sharing this story Val. I hope I can bring wisdom and light to the world like that woman!
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… Newsflash… You do! 😉
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I can’t remember where I first read this story Val — but what’s making my heart joyful today is, you brought it back to me. thank you!
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So glad you enjoyed it Louise!!
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Wow… just wow. Love this Val! x
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Thanks my precious friend! 😊
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Namaste Val! 🙂 xo
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Jai! Richard thank you!
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This post is a precious stone! Thanks for sharing, Val.
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Thank you my precious friend!
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Wonderful posting Val.. and a lovely dedication.. 🙂 I hope you included yourself among those spreading Light into our hearts.. Blessings Sent.. xxx ❤ And thank YOU for being YOU.. x
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