Inspiring Stories: HOW DO YOU HANDLE DIFFICULTIES

AUTHOR // John Michael

A daughter complained to her father about her life and how the situation was very hard for him. He does not know how he handled and he wanted to surrender. He tired to continue fighting and struggling. It seems like when one problem solved another problem arises.

His father, a chef, took her to the kitchen, then fill three pots with water and place it on fire. Soon, the water in the third pot began to boil.

In one pot she placed carrots, in another pot he placed eggs, and at last he put the pot beans. He let it boil, without saying anything.

Daughter impatiently wondered what her father did. He has a problem, and his father made strange concoction. Half an hour later, the father went to the stove and turn off the flame. He took the carrot and the egg and put it on a plate. Then take the last pot of coffee and put it in the glass.

The father asked, "Honey what you see,"

Quickly, he answers, "Carrots, eggs, and coffee."

The father brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and the carrots are soft. The father then told him to take an already boiled egg and break it. After opening the egg shell, she observed the solid contents. Finally, the father told him to drink a little coffee. His face crinkled feel the power of the coffee flavor.

He asked, "What is the purpose of this all the fathers?"

The father explained, "Each of these objects through the same thing, a 100-degree hot water. But every body reacts differently."

"Carrots are initially entered by the strong and harsh circumstances. But after going through boiling water, it becomes soft and weak."

"Eggs are very fragile. Thin outer shell protects the liquid inside. But after being in boiling water, it becomes hard."

"But the coffee beans were unique. Once they are in boiling water, it becomes increasingly powerful and rich in taste and smell." "Which one are you?" The father asked his daughter.

When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond?

Am I the carrot, egg or coffee bean?

Are you a carrot that looks strong, but with a bit of pain, adversity, heat you wilt and soft with no strength?

Are you the egg that starts with a soft heart and spirit that continues to flow like a liquid? But after the death of the closest, a breakup, a divorce, a layoff you became hardened and stiff. Cangkangmu look the same, but your heart and your soul turned into a very hard and stiff.

Or you like a coffee bean? Coffee beans do not get a strong flavor and aroma until it is heated in boiling water 100 degrees. When the situation gets worse, you are actually getting better. As the days getting darker, heavier exams, your soul would go up to the next level.

How do you handle adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?

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