2. Desires are Endless

Once, a man prayed to the Lord with a humble heart, saying, “O Lord, I have no children. Please bless me with a child.” The Lord, in His infinite mercy, granted his wish, believing that the man would soon be content and begin to focus on the true purpose of human life. A child was born to him, but, as time passed, the child did not speak at the expected age. Worried, the man once again prayed to the Lord, asking for help. The Lord, ever gracious, answered his prayer, hoping that the man would now shift his focus inward and nurture his own spiritual growth. The child began to speak, but, to the man’s surprise, his gift of speech became a curse. The child talked incessantly, creating a whirlwind of noise and distraction. Desperate, the man prayed again, asking the Lord for help. God, ever patient, granted his request, hoping this would finally bring the man peace and help him turn his attention to his own spiritual path.

But then came another challenge. As the boy started school, his academic performance faltered, and he struggled to keep up with his peers. The anxious father, once more, sought divine intervention. God responded once again, granting his prayer so that the boy began to excel in his studies. Yet, despite his newfound abilities, the boy failed to pass his exams while his friends succeeded. Distraught, the father prayed once more, this time for his son’s success in the exams. And so, his prayer was granted, and the boy passed.

As the years went by, the boy earned a degree, but his father’s desires did not cease. Now, the father wished for his son to find a job. He prayed to the Lord, and the boy was employed. Yet, it was only a temporary position. Still unsatisfied, the father prayed once more, this time for his son’s job to be secured. The man’s supplications never ended.

The story serves as a reminder: If a person’s desires continue to grow without an end, how can he ever hope to achieve true desirelessness, the path to spiritual growth, and inner peace? ❃❃❃❃