Many years ago in a small coastal town there lived a man. The doors of his home were always open, because he was very kind and always helped people. His eyes sparkled like reflections on water, and when he spoke, his voice was calming and incredibly mesmerising.
Since ancient times, people came to this man for various kinds of help. Some asked him to look into the future and tell them what the harvest would be like in the coming year. Others sought his help to overcome illness. Everyone believed that this man had supernatural abilities, thanks to which all the people of this town were happy. Because the man always came to everyone's aid, they called him — the Sorcerer.
No one in the town knew how old the Sorcerer was. His eyes were spirited and young, his hair was completely grey, and his gaze was calm, deep and wise.
Every day he opened the doors of his home to those who needed help. The Sorcerer could also hear things that others couldn't. The grey-haired man easily spoke to birds in their own language, understood animals and was friends with trees and flowers. By looking at the sky and speaking mysterious magical words, the Sorcerer could predict rain, snow or storms.
Everyone in town knew of the Sorcerer's existence, but where he came from and how old he was — that was a mystery of mysteries. Many said that once he had been an ordinary person. Just like everyone else in this town. But then something happened, and he gained a wonderful gift of magic. Now the Sorcerer lived alone on the coast and his calling was to help all who needed it, to make the people of the coastal town happy.
In many homes, in the evenings, children would ask their parents about the Sorcerer's fate. They were so curious about where he got such incredible abilities and how he controlled them. After all, it was real magic — true sorcery!
One day, people from a neighbouring town learned about the Sorcerer and wanted to lure the wizard to their place. Everyone there was gloomy, angry and discontented, the sun rarely shone in their town, and smiles could only be seen on faces when someone was in trouble.
And so one day these angry and discontented people set out after the Sorcerer. They burst into the joyful town and began to beat, destroy and break everything around them.
Where does your Sorcerer live?
They cried, forcing their way into the doors of every house.
We will take him from you, and he will obey our commands.
At that moment the Sorcerer sensed something was wrong. He went to the seashore, looked at the sky and whispered something.
At that very moment someone called out to him:
Sorcerer, help! Terrible things are happening in town! Some people want you to go with them and do whatever they wish!
Don't be afraid, we will handle everything together!
The man replied calmly.
But how? You're the only one with magic! Only you can protect us from all these troubles and these evil people.
The frightened townspeople asked with doubt.
Listen to me carefully, and try to grasp the essence of what I'm about to tell you!
The Sorcerer said calmly.
Magic is inside each of you! I want each of you to close your eyes for a moment and listen to yourselves.
The people followed the Sorcerer's advice. Each of them closed their eyes, took a deep breath and felt that the earth was breathing with them.
This is an incredible feeling!
One of the people said.
I can hear the sounds of nature. I hear the sea whispering that it will help us overcome all hardships and will protect our town from evil people at all costs. I hear the wind rustling, and it seems to tune my inner world towards goodness.
Then other people who had come to the Sorcerer for help joined in.
The Sorcerer looked at those around him and said:
Now you know what magic is. I have passed my knowledge to you, now you will be able to overcome all troubles. Magic is not only the ability to recognise the sounds of nature, but also the ability to hear its rhythm, and the rhythm of your own heart. Only in harmony with yourself and nature will you be able to move mountains and live in goodness and happiness.
The people thanked the Sorcerer and went home. Evening was falling, and they all needed to return home. When they returned to town, they suddenly saw that the evil people had disappeared.
The next day the townspeople went to the Sorcerer again to tell him what had happened and to gladden him with the news that the town was no longer in danger.
But when they came to the seashore, they saw only a lonely tree in place of the house, which rustled its leaves quietly and seemed to be trying to say something. The people came closer, closed their eyes and listened again to the rhythm of nature.
Now you know how to help yourself and others, how to live in harmony and goodness.
Each of them heard the Sorcerer's voice inside themselves.
From that time on, the man never appeared in these parts again. And the townspeople completely forgot about the existence of the evil people.
Now they could hear each other, listen to their inner voice. The townspeople began to recognise the sounds and desires of nature, they were surrounded by harmony, goodness and peace.
It turns out that magic exists in each of us, and we are the true creators of a happy and peaceful life!
