Once upon a time, there were two rice grains that were carefully kept aside to be used as seeds for the next season, for both were healthy, plump, and full of life.
One day, the farmer decided to sow them in the nearby field. The first grain thought to itself:
“Why should I let him take me to the field? I don’t want my body to be crushed and buried in the soil. It’s better to keep all my nutrients inside this shell and find a safe, cozy place to stay.”
So, it rolled into a dark corner of the granary and hid there.
Meanwhile, the second grain longed day and night to be planted into the earth. It felt pure joy at the thought of starting a new life.
As time passed, the first grain withered away in the corner. Without sunlight or water, its nutrients became useless — it slowly dried up and died.
The second grain, though broken and buried in the dirt, sprouted into a golden rice plant heavy with new grains. It gave birth to a new generation of life.
Moral:
If you lock yourself inside your own shell just to preserve a meaningless sense of safety, you will live an empty life and lose your true value.
Therefore, learn to step out, embrace challenges, and dare to be broken — for only through such courage can your life gain meaning and bring real value to the world.
2. The “Ugly” Class Beauty
When the female students in a university class held an open vote to choose their class beauty, Xiao Mai — an ordinary-looking girl — stood up and said to everyone:
“If you vote for me, then a few years from now, each of you can proudly tell your husband: ‘Back in college, I was even prettier than our class beauty!’”
The result? She was elected with an overwhelming majority of votes.
Moral:
To win people’s support, it’s not always about proving that you’re better than others. What truly matters is showing them that because of you, they can become better, more accomplished, and more confident themselves.
Video:
Đăng nhận xét