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Instead of a monk, he found a bustling hall filled with music, platters of food, and people talking. The Wise Man was busy, so he told the boy to walk around the palace for two hours.

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A merchant once sent his son to learn the "Secret of Happiness" from the wisest man in the world. The boy wandered the desert for forty days before reaching a magnificent castle atop a mountain. Instead of a monk, he found a bustling

Enjoy life’s beauty without neglecting your responsibilities. The boy wandered the desert for forty days

Relieved, the boy took the spoon and explored again. This time, he noticed the art on the walls, the mountains surrounding the castle, and the delicate flowers. He returned and described everything in detail.

Don't get so focused on the "oil" (work, chores, stress) that you miss the "palace" (family, nature, joy).

The boy kept his eyes fixed on the spoon. He climbed stairs and crossed halls, never spilling a drop. When he returned, the Wise Man asked: