Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Lesson from a tree


What would you expect when you plant a tree?
Of course we want to see its fruit.
That is what most of us think.
But what if the tree does not bear fruit?
What would you do with it?
I ask some friend the same question, what will they do if they planted a tree that does not bear fruit. They answered me that they will cut it down.
I was discouraged by their reply.
But if i will be asked, what will i do if the tree does not bear fruit.
My answer, i will spare it to serve its purpose.
I believe that not only bearing fruit is their purpose.
But also they are responsible in giving us fresh air and holding the soil so that it may not collapse to create disaster.I compare my self to a tree. Alone tree that stand in a ground. A steady and unmovable , but quietly serve its purpose even without bearing fruit.
If you cut a tree that does not bear fruit, would it means that it Just and Right to Kill a man that gives no purpose or becomes a liability to everyone?
I don't think so!
Everyone has a purpose.
And everyone should strive to see and know their purpose in life.


Anecdote of a stone


Hi!
I have something to share with you all.
7 years ago, during the night of full moon i was wondering lying on the ground and gazing the bright moon of the sky.
As i wonder, i ask the stars about who could i be?
The stars answered me:
" You are like a stone."
At that time i was unemployed and know nothing at all about life.
I agree to what the stars have told me.
The stones were scattered on the ground and it seems worthless.
I was really like that i was scattered and has no direction.
But to my surprise, the stars added these words:
" The stones were scattered, but when you gather them up together they could build a strong foundation for a fortress and tower."
To my realization, I follow what the stars have told me.
I gather up the stones and started to build up my self.
Even a tiny stones can be beneficial to build a strong nation.
And that tiny stone become my inspiration.