Wisdom in Falling

In the quiet town of Beolgyo, Korea, nestled between rolling hills and cherry blossom trees, lived Jisoo, a celebrated acrobat. Known for her flawless performances on the tightrope, people called her the "Flying Crane of Beolgyo."

One spring evening, the town gathered to watch Jisoo perform. She leaped, twirled, and balanced with perfection, her every movement a display of grace and mastery. But as she transitioned into the final move of her well-practiced routine, a brief lapse in focus caused her to misstep—and for the first time in her career, she fell.

Gasps filled the air. The townspeople were shocked. How could Jisoo fall?

Embarrassed, Jisoo sat in silence, staring at the ground. Just then, an old monk from the temple approached her and said, "Even monkeys fall from trees."

Jisoo looked up. "But I trained for years! I shouldn’t have made a mistake."

The monk smiled. "That is exactly why you should accept it. Even the most skilled can fail—it does not erase their greatness. What matters is that they rise again."

Jisoo wiped her tears, took a deep breath, and climbed back onto the rope. This time, she was not just an acrobat—she was a lesson in resilience.

From that day, when people in Beolgyo faced failure, they reminded themselves: Even monkeys fall from trees, but they always climb back up.