Prince MEME's Lazy Brother tries to teach him a lesson

Prince MEME had been out of sorts for many days. He sang sorrowful songs. The joy in his dance steps was missing. He moved through the hamlet like a lost, disinterested wisp of smoke.

What meaning is there in life if you aren't loved?
What meaning is there if the one you love doesn't see you? Doesn't appreciate you? Doesn't applaud when you dance? Cheer when you sing?

One of the Prince's very old and very sage brothers sat down by him one day. Prince MEME had often considered this brother lazy. He spent most of his time laying in the sunshine and enjoying life. He didn't dance at all.

"I used to dance," his lazy brother told him. "And I still dance, you just aren't watching. You're so busy trying to be the perfect dancer, so busy concentrating on your intricate steps and your technical skills . . . that you miss it."

Prince MEME just sighed.

His lazy brother tried again, "I've noticed you aren't dancing. I'm worried about you. You love to dance."

Prince MEME just sighed again.

His lazy brother stared at him. In this hamlet, all three brothers were known for their staring ability.

Prince MEME looked away.

His lazy brother continued staring and then slowly . . . quietly fell asleep. A beam of sunshine had come out from behind a cloud and like a light switch--turned the lazy brother into a slumbering and happy puddle of joy.

Prince MEME was wistful and longing . . . if only it were that easy to be happy.