This parable inspired me.

Once upon a time there was one king. And he wanted a picture that would radiate peace and tranquility. So that every time you look at her, your soul becomes calmer and easier. The reward for such a painting was a bag of gold.

Many artists got to work. When all the paintings were finished, the king examined them, but among them only two attracted his attention.

One canvas depicted a quiet lake.

On the second canvas were mountains - sharp and sullen.

It didn't look peaceful at all. However, looking closely, the king saw a tiny bush growing from a crevice in the rock at the waterfall under a small stone canopy. The bird built a nest on it. There, surrounded by rapidly falling raging water, in spite of everything, she continued to hatch chicks.

It was this picture that the king chose.

Moral: Peace is not where it is quiet and peaceful, where there is no noise and anxiety. This is where, with all this, you keep your peace of mind.

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