I would like to share a story with everyone. A story that has had my mind running for awhile now. If you can understand the message behind it, I can guarantee it will change your life forever. Here it goes.
In an ancient Indian story, a king called Vipashchit breathed his last and journeyed to the afterlife. He had been such a kind ruler, a model for all kings, that the devas in heaven were all anxious to set him up as their teacher and guide. When he reached his destination, he was welcomed with smiles and embraces and even tears of gratitude.
Some time passed, and Vipashchit settled down in satisfaction to his new life. Heaven, he remarked to one of his new companions, was a happier place than even he had ever dreamed it could be. "Heaven?" the man replied. "This isn't heaven, your majesty! This is hell. The people here are miserable. But in your presence their suffering turns to joy."
Just then some heavenly messengers arrived with abject apologies; a terrible mistake had been made. "All of us in Heaven are waiting for you, O Great King," they said.
Vipashchit looked around and smiled. "I am staying here," he replied. "I have already found my heaven."
"The mental state is paramount; it can make life hell or heaven whatever the surroundings. The kind of experience one undergoes depends on the choices one makes." - Simon Rupenthal
Sidenote: First riding of the season out west two days ago was incredible. An impressive showing getting off the lifts as Evan and I both managed to not eat shit and stop the lift!!!
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