# Old Man On the Island

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- Published: 2021-04-08T15:41:54-04:00
- Author: Paul Tuck

**[[Old Man On The Island**
 _by Anthony de Mello_

An old man had lived most of his life on what was considered to be one of the loveliest
islands in the world. Now that he had returned to spend his retirement years in 
the big city, someone said to him:

“It must have been wonderful to live for so many years on an island that is considered
one of the wonders of the world.”

The old man gave that some thought, then said, “Well, to tell you the truth, if 
I had known it was so famous, I’d have looked at it.”

Is there something wonderful in your life that you may have taken for granted?  
OR  Is there something in your life you never want to take for granted?