Looking Within

I recently ran across a post on facebook that really captured my heart.  It was written in German, and I meant to translate it when I had time to post for my friends.  However, I've lost the post and can't find it.  So I will do my best to retell the story in my own words, as it echoes in my own heart.

In the beginning, when the Earth was made and shaped by hands greater and kinder than our own, the gods sat down to discuss the final, most important, aspect of humankind:  Where to put Wisdom.

One god said, "Let's put it on the top of the highest mountain." 

The other gods disagreed.  "It's too dangerous to acquire there by humans physically unfit to make the trek, and too easily knocked off the peak, never to be found by a single one."

Another god said, "Let's put Wisdom at the bottom of the deepest ocean."

Again, the others disagreed.  "It's too easily found there.  Humans will find it before they are ready to understand and assimilate it with love and peace."

After a moment's silence, the quietest god spoke up.  "Let's put Wisdom deep within the soul of each human.  When each is spiritually aware and ready for understanding, they will look within and find it in the depths of their hearts."

The gods all nodded in agreement.  To find Wisdom requires spiritual awareness and quietude.  Quiet your mind, still your heart, and when your intentions are pure, you will find it there, waiting to bless you and those around you with its light and warmth.