As we march into spring, it seems that everyone gets busier, more frenetic. Like the birds and the bees, we're inspired to improve our nests and bring home the nectar to our family hives. As the pace picks up, I'm reminded by this story to keep a calm head:

Once a wise man was walking with a few of his followers. They saw a small lake in the distance, and the wise man said to one of his followers, "I am thirsty. Go get me some water from that lake."

The follower eagerly ran to the lake. But there were people in it, splashing around, making the water cloudy. The follower shouted that a very important man wanted to drink the water and everyone should get out, but no one listened. Feeling ashamed, he returned to the wise man, complaining “The water is too dirty, and no one will listen to me and get out." The wise man nodded, but said nothing.

After an hour, the wise man asked the same follower to go back to the lake and get him some water. This time the follower found that everyone had left, and the silt had settled down. The water now looked fit to drink, so he brought some to the wise man.

The wise man looked at the water and said, "See what you did to make the water clean? You let it be. Your life force is like the water. When you are frantic and anxious, your spirit becomes cloudy and distasteful. Just let it be. Things will become clearer. It is effortless."

Kind Regards,

Muna Farah

Your Real Estate Consultant For Life

P.S.  If spring has you wound up, remember to keep calm and carry on! If you need anything from me, contact me at mfarah@cbunited.com or call me at 832-518-9288.