There was an old man. And he was old, old. And so, at the end of his life, he thought. What is the meaning of life?
"I have lived many, many years, and my life is drawing to a close. And I still don’t understand what the meaning of life is." – thought the old man.
And he decided to take a walk for the last time and at the same time ask people about the meaning of life.
How long did the old man walk his way?. And suddenly he sees two old men coming towards him. They have experienced a lot in life, they have seen a lot. But they never parted, they experienced all the hardships in the same place. And they were very wise. The old man stopped them, greeted them and asked. "What is the meaning of life?». The old people thought for a long time, consulted and came to the conclusion that the meaning of life is in ending the journey. Deaths. The old man thought about this version and decided to ask more people.
An old man is walking and a man sees him. He was already quite advanced in years. And very successful in life. He lived in a large, friendly family, where he was the head and breadwinner. And he was very respected at work.
The old man stopped him, greeted him and asked. What is the meaning of life? The man thought and said: “For me, the meaning of life is in a good, prosperous old age.”. And in the well-being of my family". The old man thanked him and moved on.
And suddenly a young man appeared on the horizon.
"He is the smartest in the village. “He’ll tell me what the meaning of life is,” the old man thought and asked the young man this question. The young man looked at the old man and said: “Why should I think about this?? I have my whole life ahead of me… In general, I think the meaning of life is conscientious work, labor and a good salary,” the young man said, laughed and ran on.
The old man was lost in thought. The young man confused him even more. But the old man did not lose heart and continued on his way.
And he sees a 14-year-old teenager playing ball in a clearing. Grandfather doubted whether it was worth asking him? After all, he is still a child. But he overcame himself, called the boy over and asked a question.
And the boy answered him like this: “I never thought about it. All my life I just played and ate. I didn’t think. And now I was wondering… I think the meaning of life is… life. To grow, develop, learn, think… Yes. It’s true. Although we still need to think about it. Thank you, kind grandfather!».
He said this and ran away. And the grandfather was left alone with his thoughts and continued his difficult path.
The old man began to wonder who else could help him. And the old man remembered one popular wisdom: “The truth speaks through the mouth of a baby.”. And he reasoned like this: “If this is true, then I should find the baby and ask him to answer my question.”.
And he was lucky. He met such a baby.
This baby was just an angel in the flesh. The adults couldn’t get enough of him. He was wonderful. He was nice. “Who, if not such a beautiful creature, can answer my question,” the old man thought and turned to the baby.
The kid looked at him, made a serious face and, with the air of a knowledgeable, but at the same time very nice person, declared: “I believe that the meaning of life is in the game.”. I’ve been playing all my life.“
The old man thanked him, treated him to some candy, and wandered on dejectedly.
The old man walked for a long time. The day was already approaching evening. And suddenly he hears the most charming voice: “Why are you so depressed, old man?”? Did anything happen??“
This voice belonged to the most beautiful, intelligent, economical and… in general, the most beautiful girl in the village. "Here it is"! That’s who I haven’t asked yet! At the girl’s! And this one is the best! She will definitely help me!“
And the happy grandfather happily asked her a question.
The girl laughed and said: “No, grandfather. I haven’t thought about this and I don’t intend to. I have enough to do without this. Washing, cooking, ironing… Wait a minute though. Yes! This is the meaning of life! In the family hearth! Thank you, grandfather.“
And the grandfather smiled ironically and wandered home.
Grandfather thought for a long time at home. He replayed all the versions in his head many times… And suddenly it dawned on him! Yes, yes. It just dawned on him, hit his head, descended… And he understood. I understand what the point is. The meaning of life.
“The meaning of life is to mind your own business, move towards your goal. Throughout our lives we solve many problems and move towards many goals. This is the purpose and meaning of life. Live your life, go towards your goals. And I’ve already arrived at my place. "
The old man thought so and calmed down. And he went to bed with great pleasure and a feeling of fulfillment, never to wake up again.
This is my first https://giocagilecasino.co.uk/ work of this kind. Don’t judge harshly :3
This parable is mostly aimed at children, but I think adults will also find it interesting to read.
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why was my comment deleted? I’ve seen this kind of creativity many, many times and that doesn’t make it any more interesting or educational
Just think Denis, in your old age you will also think about this question,
you will come to some conclusion, but there will be no time left to implement it. )