hARD TIMEs [a motivational story]

Are you passing through tough times now and you feel like the situation is no longer bearable? Then you need to read this story.


A student once complained to his
teacher about the
difficulties and tough times he has to endure in
his life. He was born into a very
poor family and had to look
after his home and support his
old and sick parents and his
younger ones by working extra
hard every day after the school classes
in school while his wealthy
class-mates could play and rest
without having to worry over anything. He
was almost exhausted and had
even thought about committing
suicide.
His teacher went inside, brought out a
carrot and an egg and told him to examine carefully.
He was asked to comment on
their hardness. The boy said that the
carrot was sufficiently hard that
it cannot be crushed by hands.
The egg could be easily cracked
and the liquid contents would
leak out with ease.
Then the teacher put the carrot
and egg together in a pan,
added some water to cover them,
and then boiled the
Content over the flame. After
some time, the teacher took out
the boiled items from the pan and
asked for the comments of the
student. The boy said that he observed that
the carrot, which was hard
earlier, had become very soft
after boiling. While the egg, on the
other hand, became very hard
during the boiling. Its contents
had solidified and now would
not flow out even when the
shell is shattered.

The teacher told the boy,
“Earlier, you were like the
carrot. Your courage and
strength of mind were lost
when you were exposed to the
hard realities of life. You became
weak and could be smashed
easily.”
Next, he displayed the egg and
told, “Be like the egg. You are
soft and tender by nature, but
the adversities of life should
make you bolder and stronger.
Then you can gain the courage
to face any harsh moments with
confidence.”

mESSAGE OF THE STORY
You may be passing through trials, tough times and unpleasant situations now, don't give up. The trials and hard times are meant to strengthen you, and also to prepare you for the best in life. Remember, crude gold has to pass through fire before the brilliance comes out.

Encourage your friends too, share this story with them. Not only will you be glad you did, they'll also be grateful to you for doing so, remember, there is love in sharing.

This story was submitted by ayCODED