The Ripple of Health

A small village nestled between misty mountains was home to an old monk named Bodhi. People often visited him seeking wisdom, but one day, a troubled man named Kiran arrived, desperate for answers.
“Master Bodhi, I eat healthy food, exercise daily, yet I feel exhausted and unhappy. What am I missing?” Kiran asked.
The monk smiled and pointed to the still lake before them. “Drop a stone into the water,” he instructed.
Kiran picked up a stone and threw it in. Ripples spread across the surface.
“Your health is like this lake,” Bodhi explained. “It’s not just about what you eat. Your thoughts, words, and actions send ripples through your life. A pure diet cannot balance a restless mind or a bitter heart.”
Kiran frowned. “Then what should I do?”
“True health comes from harmony within,” Bodhi said.
From that day on, Kiran not only ate well but also nurtured his mind and spirit. Slowly, his exhaustion faded, replaced by peace. The village soon noticed his transformation, and his happiness became a ripple that touched others.
True health, he realized, wasn’t just about food—it was about everything he chose to think, say, and do.