Once upon a time there was a girl who had four boyfriends.
She loved the fourth boyfriend the most and adorned him with rich
robes and treated him to the finest of delicacies. She gave him
nothing but the best.
She also loved the third boyfriend very much and was always
showing him off to neighboring kingdoms. However, she feared that
one day he would leave her for another.
She also loved her second boyfriend. He was her confidant and was
always kind, considerate and patient with her. Whenever this girl
faced a problem, she could confide in him, and he would help her
get through the difficult times.
The girl's first boyfriend was a very loyal partner and had made
great contributions in maintaining her wealth and kingdom.
However, she did not love the first boyfriend, although he loved
her deeply, she hardly took notice of him!
One day, the girl fell ill and she knew her time was short. She
thought of her luxurious life and wondered, 'I now have four
boyfriends with me, but when I die, will I be alone.'
Thus, she asked the fourth boyfriend, 'I loved you the most,
endowed you with the finest clothing and showered great care over
you.. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me
company?
'No way!', replied the fourth boyfriend, and he walked away
without another word.
His answer cut like a sharp knife right into her heart.
The sad girl then asked the third boyfriend, 'I loved you all my
life. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me
company?' 'No!', replied the third boyfriend.. 'Life is too good!
When you die, I'm going to marry someone else!' Her heart sank
and turned cold.
She then asked the second boyfriend, 'I have always turned to you
for help and you've always been there for me. When I die, will
you follow me and keep me company?'
'I'm sorry, I can't help you out this time!', replied the second
boyfriend. 'At the very most, I can only walk with you to your
grave.'
His answer struck her Like a bolt of lightning, and the girl was
devastated.
Then a voice called out: 'I'll go with you. I'll follow you no
matter where you go.' The girl looked up, and there was her first
boyfriend. He was very skinny as he suffered from malnutrition
and neglect.
Greatly grieved, the girl said, 'I should have taken much better
care of you when I had the chance!'
In truth, you have four boyfriends in your lives:
Your fourth boyfriend is your body. No matter how much time and
effort you lavish in making it look good, it will leave you when
you die.
Your third boyfriend is your possessions, status and wealth.When
you die, it will all go to others.
Your second boyfriend is your family and friends. No matter how
much they have been there for you, the furthest they can stay by
you is up to the grave.
And your first boyfriend is your spirit.. Often neglected in
pursuit of wealth, power and pleasures of the world.