The troubled king visited the monastery of a famous monk. “There’s an epidemic in my kingdom,” said the king. “The rains have failed this year and the farmers are in distress! And now our neighbouring state is attacking us! What should I do, O wise one?” asked the king. The monk pointed to a distant mountain and said, “Sit like that mountain”. “But how do I sit like that mountain?” asked the king. The monk replied, “Bring me that mountain and I’ll show you”.
When times are hard…
