Seeds of Happiness

The afternoon sunlight streamed through the windows of the large hall, falling upon the faces of hundreds who were listening. The atmosphere was hushed, with only the soft sound of wind rustling through the trees outside and the warm, deep voice of the teacher on the stage. A sharing about ethics for the young leaders of the Samsung corporation began with a simple yet profound question: What is the purpose of life?

The question was too great, and silence followed. Many lowered their heads, their gazes settling upon their own hands. Then a few gently shook their heads, stealing glances at one another as if searching for shared understanding. The teacher smiled, and his voice slowed.