STORY OF A KING AND HIS FOUR WIVES

Once upon a time, there was a King who had four wives. Yes, you read that right - four! He loved the fourth wife the most, spoiling her with his deepest affection and providing her with only the finest things life could offer. He even bought her a diamond-encrusted toaster, because, why not?

He also loved the third wife and proudly displayed her to the neighboring kingdoms. He relied a lot on his second wife, who was his trusted advisor and companion. Whenever the King faced a problem, he could confide in her, and she would help him get through the difficult times. However, not much can be said about his first wife. Despite her significant contributions to maintaining his kingdom and her tireless efforts to win his love and admiration, the King barely noticed her existence. In fact, he often forgot her name and called her "Uh, you know, the first one."

One day, the King fell gravely ill. Despite his efforts to find a cure, he realized that his time was running out. He reflected on his majestic life and decided to spend everything to prolong it, leading him to consult a mystical sorcerer. The sorcerer said, "I'm sorry, Your Highness, but nothing can be done. Your death is imminent. However, I will grant you the chance to take one wife with you into the afterlife."

The King's eyes widened with excitement. "Really? Which one should I choose?" he asked, looking at his four wives. The fourth wife, who was busy admiring her diamond-encrusted toaster, shouted, "Not me! I'm too young and beautiful to die!" The third wife, who was busy posing for a selfie, said, "Uh, no thanks. I have a modeling career to pursue."

The second wife, who was busy rolling her eyes, said, "I'm sorry, dear King, but I have a prior commitment... to my sanity." The King looked at his first wife, who was quietly sitting in the corner, knitting a scarf. "Uh, you know, the first one," he said, "will you go with me?"

The first wife looked up, surprised. "Really? You want me to go with you?" The King nodded. "Yes, I do. You're the only one who doesn't seem to care about my wealth or my fame." The first wife smiled. "That's because I've been married to you for so long, I've learned to see beyond all that." The King chuckled. "I suppose that's true."

MORAL:

We all have these four wives in our lives. The FOURTH wife is our BODY. We often shower our body with the most affection, spending our lives adorning it with exquisite clothing and ornaments. Yet, in the end, it will abandon us when we die.

Our THIRD wife is our POSSESSIONS. We invest much of our time and energy in accumulating wealth, but none of it will accompany us when we die. Instead, it will be divided and passed on to others.

Our SECOND wife is our friends, family, and relatives. We love and trust them, and in return, they offer us comfort and support when we need it. However, no matter how long they remain by our side, they can only accompany us up to the point of our burial.

And our FIRST wife is our SOUL. We often neglect our souls in the pursuit of wealth, pleasure, and power, not realizing that it is only our soul that accompanies us after death.

While it's essential to take care of our bodies by staying healthy and exercising, and to enjoy time with loved ones, we must also remember to nurture our greatest treasure: our soul. To lead a fulfilling life, it’s essential to find balance in caring for the four aspects of our existence: our body, our earthly possessions, our relationships, and our soul. By giving each of these areas the attention they deserve, we create a harmonious life where we are not only prepared for the end but also enriched in the present.

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