An Idle King Story

Long ago, there was an old king who really didn't like doing any work that required moving around. Because of this, he became really heavy and had trouble walking from place to place. He asked a smart doctor for help. The doctor quickly figured out that the king's laziness was the main reason for his being so overweight.

The doctor had a plan. He gave the king a club and told him to swing it in the morning and evening for at least an hour each time. At first, the king felt tired and sweaty when he started swinging the club. It was tough, but he had no choice except to keep at it. He kept it up for a whole month. After that month, he felt much better. His big body became more normal, and he looked pretty sharp.

The doctor visited the king again after a month. The king was really happy to see the doctor. The doctor explained to the king that doing physical work is a great way to stay healthy. The king got the point the doctor was making. He praised the doctor and said thanks for giving him such a good idea to get better. He even gave the doctor a reward for his help.