Name: Empty Your Mind - a powerful Motivational Story for your Life | Wordy Tales
Uploaded: 2025-07-19T00:38:02.000Z
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Once upon a time, in a small village surrounded by mountains, there lived a 24-year-old young man named Marco.

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All day long, different thoughts came and went, and these thoughts made him feel uneasy and tired.

He always felt sad about his past and worried a lot about the future.

Because of these thoughts, his mind was like a storm.

He couldn't feel calm, couldn't sleep well, and even forgot how to smile.

One day, Marco heard about a faraway village in the hills.

People said that a wise old man lived there.

That man used to be a famous psychologist in the city.

He had helped many people in his life and had taught them how to find peace in their minds.

He left the busy life of the city and started living in a quiet village close to nature.

He decided that he must go and meet that old man.

He thought, maybe this wise man can help me find peace.

After many days of a long and tiring journey, Marco reached the village in the hills.

When he got there, he saw a small house covered with greenery.

On the porch of the house, the old man was sitting quietly.

His eyes were closed and he looked very peaceful.

Marco walked up to him and said softly, Grandfather, my mind is very restless.

The old man slowly opened his eyes and gave a calm smile.

Then he filled a glass with water, completely full to the top.

The glass was so full that even a little shake would make the water spill.

He gave the glass to Marco and said, Walk from here to the edge of the village and then come back.

But remember, you must not spill even one drop of water.

He held the glass carefully and started walking.

Some people were walking, some were running.

Shopkeepers were calling customers and dogs were barking.

He walked slowly and carefully, step by step.

People looked at him with surprise, but no one disturbed him.

They knew he was learning something important.

Finally, Marco came back to the old man and said, Grandfather, I did it.

But tell me, did you see the children playing on the side of the road?

Marco looked surprised and said, No, I didn't see or hear anything.

The old man smiled again and said gently, That is the secret.

Something that was always inside you, but you didn't know.

When your mind stays in the present moment, then there is no space for fear, no confusion and no extra thoughts.

You were only thinking about the water in the glass.

At that time, your mind became completely quiet.

Peace is already inside us, when we live in the present moment.

Marco bowed his head and said softly, Grandfather, now I understand.

If I want to calm my mind, I must keep my mind in this moment.

The sun was setting and the last light touched the ground.

But now, he was not the same restless young man.

He was peaceful inside, because now he knew how to calm the mind.

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