This archive report was first published on 23 December 2019.
Published on December 23, 2019, by SRIRAM BHARATAM, a thought-provoking article reminds us that nothing worth having comes easy.
As the story goes, a lazy farmer named Daniel spent his days napping under a tree, waiting for a rabbit to crash into it and die. One day, his wish came true, and he picked up the dead rabbit, cooking it for dinner. His wife sold the fur, and Daniel thought to himself, 'If I could get a rabbit like that every day, I'd never have to work again.'
However, the next day, the farmer returned to the tree, only to find that none of the rabbits were hitting themselves against it. He was too lazy to think about it much and decided to wait for another day, neglecting his field in the process. Weeds grew, and soon, the farmer ran out of rice and never caught another rabbit.
The moral of the story is that life is like an echo – what you send is what gets back to you. Dreams and desires that are worth having come true only when you give them your time and effort. You can't dream of a beautiful garden by keeping seeds in your hand, and you can't dream of being successful by hoping things come to you in a plate and platter.
Efforts, not excuses, give results. Excuses will always be there, but opportunities are scarce. With time, no one cares about why things cannot happen or why you cannot make things happen. So, if you've been cursing why things are not happening, stop thinking of excuses and start putting effort to make things happen.
Be your strongest at times when you're feeling the weakest. Some efforts may not yield results, and at those times, you could feel weak, tired, and demotivated. But remember, there is always light ahead, so stay strong, believe in yourself, and never stop putting effort because there is no history of success of the weak-willed. Do not allow people or situations to discourage you. Stay strong and keep moving.
