Here's another myth perpetuated by the general public: there isn't a set formula for a successful and happy life.
What works for someone else might not work for you, and there isn't an obstacle that you can't find away around or over or under. Sometimes the most beautiful and important life moments start out as unexpected obstacles. So while it's certainly important to plan and dream... it's also important to be flexible an resilient.
Take this story as an example:
The Obstacle in Our Path
In ancient times, a king had a boulder placed on the roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, but none of them tried to move the big stone out of the way. Then a peasant farmer came along carrying a load of vegetables. On approaching the boulder, the farmer laid down his load of vegetables and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining he finally succeeded with moving the boulder from the road. As the farmer picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had sat. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the king indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant farmer learned what many others never understand.
Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve one's condition.
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