Friday 1 February 2008

WAY OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIOR



   There was a beloved king whose castle was on a high hill, overlooking his shire. He was so popular that hte nearby townspeople sent him gifts daily, and his birthday celebration was enjoyed throughout the kingdom. The people loved him for his renowned wisdom and fair judgments.
   One day, tragedy struck the town. The water supply was polluted, and every man, woman, and child went insane. Onlythe king, who had private spring, was spared.
Soon after the tragedy, the mad townspeople began speaking of the king was acting "strangely" and how his judgments were poor and his wisdom a sham. Many even went so far as to say that the king had gone crazy. His popularity soon vanished. No longer did the people bring him gifts or celebrate his birthday.
   The lonely king, high on the hill, had no comapny at all. One day he decided to leave the hill and pay a visit to the town. It was a warm day, and so he drank from the village fountain.
That night there was a great celebration. The people rejoiced, for their beloved king had "regained his sanity."

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