Story 1: Misfortune may be a blessing in disguise
In ancient China, near the northern borders lived a man. One day, His horse was lost for no reason at all, Everyone commiserated with him.
"Perhaps this will soon turn out to be a blessing," said his father. After a few months, his animal came back, leading a fine horse from the north. Everyone congratulated him.
"Perhaps this will soon turn out to be a cause of misfortune," said his father. Since he was well-off and kept good horses, his son became fond of riding and eventually broke his thigh bone falling from a horse. Everyone commiserated with him.
"Perhaps this will soon turn out to be a blessing," said his father. One year later, War broke out on the border. All able-bodied young men took up arms and fought against the invaders, and as a result, around the border nine out of ten men died. This man's son did not join in the fighting because he was crippled.
So, everything has two sides, good and bad. No matter what happens, it's important to be optimistic.