Two patients were lying on hospital beds. One could sit up, and his bed was by the window in the room, while the other patient had to lie flat on his back all day.
The man by the window would sit up and describe everything he saw outside to his neighbor. The bedridden patient eagerly awaited these vivid descriptions. From the window, a beautiful garden was visible, with a serene canal running through it. Children sailed toy boats in the canal, and the scene was lively and enchanting. The man by the window detailed every sight, bringing the outside world to life for his friend, who would get lost in his imaginative world.
One morning, the nurse entered the room to find the man by the window had passed away peacefully in his sleep. The other patient, saddened but hopeful, asked to be moved to the window bed. The nurse kindly arranged it and left the room.
With great effort, the man propped himself up on his elbows to look out the window for the first time. To his shock and dismay, all he saw was a blank wall.
Confused, he called the nurse and asked how his late roommate could have seen such beautiful scenes and described them in such detail.
The nurse gently replied, “He was blind and couldn’t even see the wall. He must have wanted to brighten your days with his stories.”
In that moment, the patient realized the profound kindness of his late friend. Despite his own blindness, the man by the window had created a world of wonder and happiness for his neighbor.
The moral of the story is that true happiness comes from selflessly bringing joy to others. Even in difficult circumstances, the act of making someone else happy can create profound and lasting impacts. By sharing positivity and kindness, we can make the world a better place and find our own sense of fulfillment.
