The King and his 4 Queens

The King With Four Wives

Once upon a time there was a rich king who had four wives. He loved the fourth wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to the finest delicacies. He gave her nothing but the best. He also loved the third wife very much and showed her off to neighboring kingdoms. However, he feared that one day she would leave him for another. He also loved his second wife. She was his confidante and she was always kind, considerate and patient with him. Whenever the king faced a problem, he could confide in her to help him get through the difficult times. The king's first 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 but although she loved him deeply, he hardly took notice of her.

One day, the King fell ill and he knew that his time was short. 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 asked the third 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 am 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 of this time! replied the 2nd wife.The very most, I can only send you to your grave. Her answer came like a bolt of thunder 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, because she suffered from malnutrition. Greatly grieved the King said, I should have taken better care of you when I had a chance!

Our 4th wife is our BODY. No matter how much time and effort we lavish in making it look great, it'll 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.

Our 1st wife is our SOUL, often neglected in pursuit of wealth, power and pleasures of the ego. However, our Soul is the only thing that will follow us wherever we go. So cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now! It is your greatest gift to offer the world.

The Living Garden

PLANT THREE ROWS OF PEAS:

1. Peace of mind
2. Peace of heart
3. Peace of soul

PLANT FOUR ROWS OF SQUASH:

1. Squash gossip
2. Squash indifference
3. Squash grumbling
4. Squash selfishness

PLANT FOUR ROWS OF LETTUCE:

1. Lettuce be faithful
2. Lettuce be kind
3. Lettuce be patient
4. Lettuce really love one another

NO GARDEN IS WITHOUT TURNIPS:

1..Turnip for meetings
2. Turnip for service
3. Turnip to help one another

TO CONCLUDE OUR GARDEN WE MUST HAVE THYME:

1. Thyme for each other
2..Thyme for family
3. Thyme for friends

WATER FREELY WITH PATIENCE AND CULTIVATE WITH LOVE. THERE IS
MUCH FRUIT IN YOUR GARDEN BECAUSE YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW.

Whats Eaves Dropping Anyway ???

Neeharika and I were having private chat about the day we had. Nishant tried to hear using one of those pretend extended ears...like in Harry Potter.


Neeharika said immediately ..."Stop! Eaves dropping Nishant...thats not nice" Nishant said...." No i'm not eaves dropping, i am just trying to listen to your private talk"


Neeharika said " thats eaves dropping." No.....! its not X-mas yet...said Nishant. "What ? " said Neeharika....."What in the world do you think eaves dropping is ...anyway ??"


Nishant said " Well, on X'mas eve, Santa goes to houses and drops gifts down the chimney" and that is called Eaves Dropping..... I am not Santa and its not Xmas yet....Did you get it "


All three of us had a very nice laugh at Nishant's witty explanation.