trigger 4 months, 1 week ago said: The obstacle in our path The obstacle in our path In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the stone out of the way. Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. After the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the King indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many of us never understand! Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.
rml 4 months, 1 week ago said: RE: The obstacle in our path I like that, Trigger. On the other hand....I don't mean to always be negative, but I really think that most people Expect to be rewarded for doing the right thing. Rewards are great, whether they are in the form of good grades, a raise in pay or a pat on the back...but we shouldn't expect an opportunity or reward for doing what is right.
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trigger 4 months, 1 week ago said:
The obstacle in our path
The obstacle in our path
In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the stone out of the way.
Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. After the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the King indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway.
The peasant learned what many of us never understand! Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.
rml 4 months, 1 week ago said:
RE: The obstacle in our path
I like that, Trigger. On the other hand....I don't mean to always be negative, but I really think that most people Expect to be rewarded for doing the right thing. Rewards are great, whether they are in the form of good grades, a raise in pay or a pat on the back...but we shouldn't expect an opportunity or reward for doing what is right.
You're giving us Great topics and I hope you continue. You have to come back and give us your opinion on the topic.....Thanks!