DO NOT GIVE UP
One day John decided to quit... quit his job, his relationship, his
spirituality...
John wanted to quit his life. He went to the woods to have one last talk with
God.
"God", John said. "Can you give me one good reason not to
quit?"
His answer surprised John.
"Look around", said God. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?"
"Yes", John replied.
"When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took good care of them. I
gave them light and water. The fern quickly grew. Yet, nothing came from the
bamboo
seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. In the second year the Fern grew more
vibrant and plentiful. And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did
not quit on the bamboo." He said.
"In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would
not quit. In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. I would
not quit." He said.
"Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared to
the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant... But just 6 months later
the bamboo
rose to over 100 feet tall. It had spent the five years growing roots. Those
roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive. I would not give
any of my
creations a challenge it could not handle."
"Did you know, John, that all this time you have been struggling, you have
actually been growing roots? I would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit
on
you."
"Don't compare yourself to others." God said. "The bamboo had a
different purpose than the fern. Yet, they both make the forest
beautiful."
"Your time will come", God said. "You will rise high."
"How high should I rise?" John asked.
"How high will the bamboo rise?" He asked in return.
"As high as it can?" John questioned.
"Yes." God said, "Use the gifts I gave you by rising as high as
you can. Do not regret one day in your life. Good days give you happiness; bad
days give you
experiences; both are essential to life."
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