Don't Quit

singhbj · #1 (**permalink**) 12-Aug-2008, 23:03 PM

Don't Quit

One day I decided to quit...I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality...I wanted to quit my life.

I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.

"God", I said. "Can you give me one good reason not to quit?"His answer surprised me...

"Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?"

"Yes", I replied.

"When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them.I gave them light. I gave them water.The fern quickly grew from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. 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 see.I would not quit." He said.
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/inspirational-stories/22661-dont-quit.html

"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."
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=22661

He said to me. "Did you know, my child, 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." He said.

"The bamboo had a different purpose than the fern. Yet they both make the forest beautiful."

"Your time will come", God said to me. "You will rise high"

"How high should I rise" I asked.

"How high will the bamboo rise" He asked in return.

"As high as it can" I questioned.

"Yes." He said, "Give me glory by rising as high as you can."

I left the forest and bring back this story.

Never Give up.

Aman Singh · #2 (**permalink**) 13-Aug-2008, 08:43 AM

Thankyou for sharing this...