They crossed paths with a wise man on the road, and this is what he told them before disappearing.
The instructions of a wise man guided a lost couple in search of happiness. His words continue to resonate to this day.
The instructions of a wise man: the mysterious encounter that revealed the path to happiness
They say that destiny hides in the simplest moments. At any crossroads, in a nameless place, a disoriented couple stumbled upon a man barely covered by a yellow tunic, with white hair and beard, and a serene gaze. They did not know that this encounter would completely change their way of seeing life.
The man was in no hurry. He sat in silence, as if waiting for someone or simply contemplating the comings and goings of travelers. The curious thing was that no one noticed him. Dozens, hundreds of people passed by him without giving him a single glance, as if he were invisible.
Until a couple, tired and aimless, decided to approach. They wanted to know where they were, but above all, how to get to the place they longed for: Jauja, that mythical land everyone talks about as the kingdom of happiness.
The wise man who appeared when they needed him most
The man in the yellow tunic did not hesitate to respond. He explained to them that all roads could lead to Jauja, but that to get there, they first needed to listen to certain instructions. It was not about a map or an address, but about a way of walking through life.
It was then that he shared a series of phrases that, more than advice, are lessons for living with meaning, balance, and fullness. Each of his words seemed to touch a corner of the soul, as if he already knew the emotions of those who listened to him.
The instructions that transform
These were some of his wise instructions:
- If you don't know how to orient yourselves, I will be your compass.
- If you have no friends, I will be there.
- If you feel sad, I will become your joy.
- If life weighs you down, I will level your scale.
- If you cannot see beauty, I will teach you to recognize it.
- If you have hatred, I will show you how to turn it into love.
- And if for some reason you forget to count, then you can count on me so that you never feel alone.
Each phrase seemed more powerful than the last. And he was not just talking about helping; he was talking about accompanying, guiding, understanding. About being support when everything wobbles. About being that “something” that is not always seen, but felt when you need it most.
The hidden message behind the wise man
The curious thing is that this wise man did not reveal his true name. When the couple wanted to know what to call him, he replied:
— I have many names, but there is one that I prefer: let them call me Brother.
And just like that, as if the wind knew, he disappeared without a trace, just when a ray of sunlight illuminated the bench where he had been sitting.
The couple, still excited, understood that it was not just a simple piece of advice. That had been a sign, a call to live with awareness, compassion, and purpose. And they understood that the place they called Jauja was not just a physical site, but an inner state, reached when these instructions are applied.
An encounter that could be for everyone
Although it may seem like a fantastic story, the words of the wise man continue to resonate in every person who feels lost, disoriented, or unmotivated. There is no need to seek him at a crossroads. It is enough to remember what he said and start walking with new eyes.
Because the secret was not in the destination, but in the way of traveling the journey. And perhaps, if you ever stop, in silence, amidst the chaos, you too can hear his words.
Maybe you will find him in a book, in a kind gesture, in a moment of peace. And when that happens, remember that you can call him Brother. Because his greatest wish is that no one, ever again, feels alone.