A wise woman found a precious gem while traveling. She shared her food with a hungry man who asked her for the gem. The woman gave him the gem without hesitation. The man returned later realizing he learned something more precious - compassion and generosity are more valuable than any gem. He returned the stone and was grateful for what he learned from the woman's kindness.

1. More Precious Than A Gem A Story From The Heart

2. A wise woman was traveling happily. Over mountains she treaded so steadily.

3. One day she found a precious stone in a stream. The stone was a gem with a beautiful gleam.

4. The next day she met a man who was hungry. The wise woman shared her food so readily.

5. The man saw the precious stone and he was filled with greed. To the woman he said, “Give me the stone – I’m in need.”

6. The woman gave him without hesitation. This was really beyond his expectation.

7. The man left rejoicing greatly at what he got. “ I’ll be forever happy and secured,” he thought.

8. Not long later the man came back. He took out the gem from his bag.

9. “ I want to return this gem,” the man said. “ I have learnt something more precious and great.”

10. The woman said, “I’m happy to hear that. Are you certain you will never regret?”

11. “ Your compassion and great generosity make me see Far beyond the ordinary,” the man said happily.

12. The End May we grow in compassion and wisdom! With Metta, Bro. Oh Teik Bin