Paradox Of Mother's Love.

A young mother takes her six -year old child on an outing to the zoo. In the beginning, all is lighthearted joy as they walk hand in hand in the delightful evening sunlight. Then the little boy, suddenly slipping away from her, gets lost in the crowd. After half an hour of agonizing search, she finds him not fallen into cage of a lion as she dreaded, but ecstatically watching the sea-lions: Her earlier feeling of relief turns to one of anger and she slaps him. His bliss is at once transformed into furious resentment; he burst into tears.
  Repentant, she buys the child an ice-cream cone and his resentment magically changes into pleasure. Once more they love each other. But then he wants another cone. She refuses, it would spoil his supper. He gets into fits of rage.Once more they are angry. After half a dozen or so such incidents and worn out by their extreme feelings of love and anger, they take the bus home. He is sleepy and his head trustfully rests on her shoulder. All Love again.

Implication Of This Story: This is an example of how a person can be angry without being in anger. Though the mother showed her anger and even slapped her son, it is not due to bitterness of heart but out of passionate love for him. That is life a continuous process of anger, love, emotional upset and ecstasy.

Beware Of Devil's Tool.

 A man had  a very interesting dream. It was an exhibition held in hell under the supervision of Lucifer. The man was fascinated by the tools used by the devils in their nefarious activities of tempting human beings to commit a variety of sins.
  The tools were labelled: Anger, Irritation, Malice, Hatred, Jealousy, Deceit, Sensuality, etc. In a special glass-case, on rich red velvet, rested a worn-out looking tool that seemed harmless. The man asked the demonstrator what it was.
  "That tool is Discouragement" whispered the demonstrator
  "But why has it been displayed as the show-piece of this exhibition?" he asked. "It looks so harmless and inefficient compared with the others."
   A fiendish grin spread over the devil's face as he explained

  "That tool is the secret of our success. It looks  so harmless and innocent, but properly used it can take even a saint off his guard."


Implication Of This Story: One word of discouragement is sufficient for some to give up the effort to achieve something great in life. When you hear something discouraging about you, think of this story and visualize how the devils use this tool of discouragement to achieve their objectives. Consider the person using this tool as a devil.

Display Love Through Courage

Weisberg, a town has an old tower which crowns the fort and bears the name. " The Faith of Women". It is said that Emperor Conard Ⅱ besieged the fort, and its garrison surrendered with the condition that the women should be allowed to carry away with them their choicest possessions. The Emperor expected that they would carry with them their jewels and such treasuers as women are fond of. Imagine his surprise, when standing at the head of his army awaiting their exit, he saw every one of them carrying a husband, a son or a daughter, a brother, or a lover upon their shoulders.

Implication of this story: It is commonly believed that women are fond of jwels and other valuables. But in times of emergencies their valued possessions could be none other than their own husbands and children. Love and affection towards one another can never be measured. This can be felt only in crises.  

The Best Antidote For Worry

 The only son of a mother had died on the war front. World War Ⅱ was then raging and matters had to be done with speed. A neighbor was informed and requested to convey the distressing news to the mother.
  The neighbor gathered a few friends and went over to her house. She was on her hands and knees scrubbing the kitchen floor. The man said quietly, "I have something very sad to tell you." Then he paused. "Bill has been killed in France."
   The mother hesitated just for a moment, then the brush continued going around and around. Finally, she said, " Well, all of you sit down, won't you please? I'll make you a cup of tea."
   They protested, but she insisted. "Please", she said "I want to make you some tea! I feel like  doing it." And she chatted as she boiled the water, brought out some cakes, arranged the tea, and sat down with the callers.
    A long time after the mourning period was over, her neighbor said to her, "I have always admired you for the way you took the news of your boy's death. But I have never been able to understand it."
   "Well," she said, "my grandmother once told me, "Whenever you get any distressing news, don't stop your work. Whatever you are supposed to be doing at that moment, you should continue to do."

   The implication of this story: The best antidote for worry and anxiety is work.

The Power Of Silence

When Thomas Alva Edison received an offer from the Western Union Company for the ticker he had invented, he was undecided what price to ask. He requested for a couple of days time to think about the matter. Edison and his wife talked it over thoroughly and  Mrs.Edison suggested that he ask for $20,000.  Edison thought it an exorbitant figure. But on the appointed day, he went to the Western Union Office ready to ask for the amount.
  "Well, now, Mr.Edison", the Western Union representative said after he had greeted him. "How much do you want?"
  Edison tried to say $20,000, but it still seemed to him an outrageous demand and he could not utter it. He hesitated, and then he stood speechless before the Western Union Official. In the quiet that followed, the official. In the quiet that followed, the official waited restlessly for Edison to answer. Still Edison did not speak.
   The impatient businessmen was unable to tolerate  silence of this nature for long. He said "How about Hundred Thousand Dollars"

Implication of the story:  Clearly it was Edison who benefited from the silence and the Western Union Company that lost. The company's representative lacked the patience  to wait  for a reply.
  People in business have tendency to say what they want to say without listening to the other person.
We prefer to conclude business transactions as expeditiously as possible. Listening to silence calls  for some patience; many simply cannot remain quiet for long.

Socrates Choice Of Disciples

Socrates was once asked by his disciple, "Why is it , Sir, that you tell everybody who wants to become your disciple to look into this pond here and tell you what he sees?"
  Socrates answered,..
      "That is very simple. I am ready to accept all those who tell me they see the fish swimming around. But those who see only their own image mirrored in the water are in love with their ego. I have no use for them."

 Implication of this story: Have interest  outside of yourself.

Death -The Great Equalizer...

   

   An old man was very hungry. Their was nothing in the house to eat. So he stole rooster from chicken farm.

        The rooster was boiling in the pot when someone knocked the  door. The old man thought it was the owner of the bird and did not open the door. But the knocking continued and he could not ignore it. "Who are you and what do you want?he asked the man standing at the door.
         "I am God and I want something to eat."
          "I am sorry but I cannot give you anything"said the old man.
          "Why?" asked the Lord.""I smell food and so I know you can share something with me."
           "That may be, but I would not like to feed someone who does not treat everyone alike. I notice that to some you give much; to others little."
           "Yes, that is true",said the visitor, and departed.
            Soon there came another knock at the door. A woman stood there this time. "And who are you?"asked the man.
            "I am the Virgin Mary",said the woman,"and I would like something to eat."
             "I am sorry",said the man"but I cannot share my food with you."
              "Why?"asked the Virgin.
              "Because"said the man,"you are one of those who does not treat everyone alike.To some you give much;to others little."The Virgin had nothing to say and so she left.
               And now the rooster was cooked and the man was ready to sit down and eat.Another knock was heard."I wonder who can be this time?" said the man.At the door stood Death, and said,"I smelled your rooster.I came here to share the food with you.
              The old man reacted positively to Death.He invited Death inside, saying,"Aren't you the one who treats everyone alike?"
              "That is so",said Death."I have no favourites.The poor,the rich,the young,the old, the sick, all look alike to me."
               "That is why you may come in and share my food."said the man.Death entered and the two had a grand feast.
                 While death has often been viewed as an enemy by those in good circumstances, it is a "Great Equalizer."
         
           

Develop Creative Thinking.

      When an assistant in the public library told the librarian that certain books were never read because the subject matter was too difficult, the librarian thought for a moment and devised a method which ensured that every book on the shelf went into immediate circulation.

      The librarian brought all those books which are not circulated, put them in an attractive display window with sign.

Warning: These books are difficult to read and require advanced understanding capabilities.

Implication of this story: A little time spent in creative thinking can  bring new  solutions to problems. Everyone is endowed with creativity but only a few use this ability. This story brings out the librarian's creative ability.

Make Every Second Of Your Life A Masterpiece...

The story of the tortoise and the hare is a familiar one. The two raced but the hare, overconfident, took a nap before running. Whereas the tortoise, without any rest, continuously ran and ultimately won the race...
             Implication Of The Story: This story is a typical representation of the modern trend of our race with time. Time is the tortoise and human being are the hare. Time never stops but we spend our time unproductively.Some men overtake the tortoise until the last hour of time. They are most likely to achieve something great and outstanding in life. Many others do not overtake the tortoise from the start. They are real losers.
            Why don't you beat the tortoise commencing today?

Play The Right Role In Life....

       A military commander's three-year-old daughter was a bundle of joy and energy. The commander was noted for his strict sense of discipline.One day, annoyed with the child's antics, the mother commented to the father:"What is the use of your being a disciplinarian. Look at your daughter, so naughty and mischievous! Why don't you infuse a little discipline in her?"                                The commander took this seriously. He called his daughter ans said to her."Today onwards you should be well-disciplined."
      She said,"OK, Daddy!"  
    "Don't call me Daddy. Whatever you want to talk to me you should begin with the word 'Sir' and also end with the word 'Sir'.
      The girl immediately responded. "Sir, yes, sir."
       Even if she wanted to have ice cream she had to say
                          "Sir, I want ice cream, sir."
       One day the commander went shopping and the little girl wanted to go along with him. He agreed to take her provided she sat in the back seat of the car. She agreed and when they had travelled half the way to their destination, he felt a little hand on the back of his neck and he heard her say "
      "Sir, I love you sir."The commander got the message.For the little girl, he is not a military commander but an affectionate father:for his wife,  a devoted husband;for his sister, a lovable brother; for his parents, a dutiful son. He can be the military commander only when on duty and amongst his men.

Moral: We play a variety of  roles in life, depending on the situation and the people with whom we interact. But if we keep thinking of only one role, all the time and at all places then life will become difficult. We should learn to adapt to different roles. Then only life will be easy.

The Value Of Meditation

  Lord Buddha had a disciple who had been a devotee for many years.One day the Buddha asked him, "Monk, what is your age?" The monk replied, "Five",  Lord  Buddha was surprised, "Five? You look at least seventy. What kind of answer is this?" The monk replied,"I started meditating only five years ago, I have realized my worthiness only after beginning meditation. Hence I  am only five."

Implication of this story: The reality of life is unveiled through meditation. Only those who meditate regularly can experience its enchantment. It cannot be described in words.

Love Can Bind More Fiercely Than Complusion

     During the early days of nineteenth century a wealthy plantation owner was moved by the heartbreaking sobs of a slave girl who was about to step into auction block to be sold.Obviously she was not very happy to be sold as a slave moved by a momentary impulse of compassion, he bought her at a very high price and then disappeared into crowd. 

     When the auction was over, the clerk came to the sobbing girl and handed her bill of Sale. To her astonishment, the unknown plantation owner had written "Free" on the paper. She stood speechless, as one by one the other slaves were claimed by their owners and dragged away. Suddenly, she threw herself at the feet of the clerk and exclaimed, "Where is the man who bought me? I must find him! He has set me free!" and further continued, "I must serve him as long as I live!"

Moral: The gesture of compassion showed by the plantation owner made the girl willing to become a lifelong slave to him.
Love can bind more fiercely than complusion and coercion