Her wise mother did not say anything but led her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on the stove. 2/n
This is not an original anecdote. But is thought provoking neverthless.
A young woman went to her mother, told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. 1/n
Her wise mother did not say anything but led her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on the stove. 2/n
'Carrots, eggs, and coffee,' she replied.
Her mother asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break its shell. 5/n
Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma.
The daughter asked, 'What does this mean, mother?' 6/n
The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. 7/n
Are you the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity you wilt, become soft and lose your strength? 11/n
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