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Good Things Take Time

We live in a world where everything happens instantly. You can order food and have it at your door in 30 minutes. You can message someone across the world and get a reply in seconds. You can search for any answer and find it immediately. But some things in life don't work that way. The truth is, we're so used to instant results that we forget how real growth actually works. We forget that most meaningful things take time. Seeds don't become trees overnight. Skills aren't mastered in a day. Dreams don't come true the moment you wish for them. Some moments in life test us not by action, but by waiting. When we have done our part—studied, worked, and hoped—the only thing left is patience. And though waiting feels powerless, it is often the moment when the most important growth is happening beneath the surface. Today, I want to share a simple story about two farmers that changed how I think about waiting. The Story The first farmer plants his seeds and immediately start...

The Tricky Thieves

 Once upon a time, in a small village located in the southern part of India, there was a priest. He was known for his devotion to the gods and his performance of religious rituals. People respected him greatly. One day, as a token of appreciation, he was gifted a goat. The priest was super happy, he slung the goat over his shoulder and began his journey back home.  As the priest walked along the dusty road, four theives observed him from the shadows. They saw the goat and decided to play a prank on the priest.       The first one approached the priest with wide eyes and said, “Sir, why are you carrying a dog on your shoulders? ” The priest, amused, replied, “Can’t you see? It’s not a dog; it’s a goat!” He thought the man was joking and continued on his way. The second one stepped forward. He pointed at the goat and said, “Why burden yourself with a dog? Wise men shouldn’t do such foolish things.” Now annoyed, the priest yelled, “Nonsense! This is a goat!” B...