Like The Flowing River -

: Just as a pencil is guided by a hand, we must remember there is a hand (God or destiny) guiding us toward our purpose.

: To write beautifully, a pencil must occasionally suffer the pain of being sharpened. Similarly, we must endure trials to become better versions of ourselves. Like the Flowing River

One of the most celebrated "pieces" or parables within this collection is . In this story, an old woman explains five essential qualities of a pencil to her grandson that can help him lead a peaceful, happy life: : Just as a pencil is guided by