The King And The Stone

A wise old king was asked one day, while sitting on his throne... "Of all the gifts you've been presented why cherish that little stone? " The king looked down at the stone in his hand then smiled lovingly... "A little boy walked a hundred miles to give this stone to me." "But it's not a diamond...not a pearl, it's not covered in silver or gold. It's just a stone, my liege, what value can it hold? " "Even a king's life can be confusing." he said. "And when I find myself adrift.. this little stone reminds me the journey is the gift."