The wise old man
Motivational short story
A young lad named Rohan grew up in a little village back then. Despite never-ending warnings from his family and friends to value time, Rohan was well known for his laziness and lack of motivation. He had an urge to put off necessary chores and waste time. Rohan was unable to realize what this meant. Mr. Gupta, a wise old man, came in the village he was living in on a lovely day. known for his wisdom and ability to solve people's problems word quickly spread and soon Rohan heard about the arrival of Mr Gupta curiosity peaked he decided to seek the old man's guidance Rohan approached Mr Gupta who was sitting under a large banyan tree with a respectful bow he asks sir I've been told that you possess great wisdom can you please guide me on how to make the most of my life Mr Gupta smiled and nodded understanding the young man's struggle he took out an hourglass from his bag and handed it to Rohan this hourglass symbolizes time he said each grain of sand represents a precious moment of your life Rohan held The Hourglass in his hands feeling the weight of its signifi now Mr Gupta continued I want you to imagine that each grain of sand falling through this hourglass is a wasted opportunity every time you procrastinate or waste time a grain slips away forever Rohan realizing the gravity of his actions listened intently as Mr Gupta continued time is a precious gift my boy it waits for no one every second that passes is a second you cannot retrieve if you keep squandering it you will wake up one day filled with regret feeling a sense of urgency Rohan asked but how can I change how can I value time and make the most of it Mr Gupta smiled warmly it begins with small steps he said start by setting goals and prioritize your tasks break them down into manageable parts and focus on completing them one by one learn to manage your time effectively remember success comes to those who understand the value of time Rohan took the old man's advice to heart and decided to change his ways he began by organizing his daily routine setting specific time frames for different activities he eliminated distractions and focused solely on the task at hand gradually Rohan noticed a positive shift in his life days turned into weeks and weeks into months rohan's Newfound dedication and discipline paid off he accomplished tasks that he had been putting off for years he pursued his passions and discovered hidden talents the villagers marveled at the remarkable transformation they witnessed in Rohan over time Rohan realized that the true power of time lay not just in accomplishing tasks but in nurturing relationships he spent quality time with his family and friends appreciating the moments they shared he understood that time was a limited resource and every second spent in the company of loved ones was a treasure years passed and Rohan grew old his village honored him for his remarkable achievements and his wise use of time he shared his journey with the younger generation urging them to cherish every passing moment and make the most of their lives rohan's story spread far and wide inspiring countless individuals to reevaluate their relationship with time people began to understand that time was not just a mere commodity but a precious gift that needed to be treasured and so the Village thrived Under the wisdom of Mr Gupta and the transformed life of Rohan reminding everyone of the importance of time and the power it held to shape their destiny.
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The tisul princess
In a distant and mysterious land, where nature is harsh and unpredictable, and life is hard and unyielding. The place is hidden among the endless snowy roofs of Siberia - the village of Rzhavchik, in the Tisul district of the Kemerovo region, part of the vast territory of the Russian Federation. The date is September 5, 1969. A date that will remain forever in the annals of time. Alexander Masaligin, an experienced and respected head of the ores, had looked anxiously at the message he had received. It said that one of his miners had come across what appeared to be a marble sarcophagus, clinging to the age-old embrace of the earth at a depth of 70 meters. Wasting no time, Masaligin reported to the authorities about this mysterious artifact found in the very heart of mother earth. Rumors among the miners began to spread with the speed of the north wind. "They'll come and take it from us," they grumbled. "And we, who have found it, will be left empty-handed. They won't even tell us what was inside." But Masaligin was determined. The sarcophagus must be brought to the surface. It was a discovery that could change history. The miners were steadfast in unraveling the mystery to the end, driven by the secret hope that they had discovered a buried treasure of gold. With every stroke of the pickaxe, with every hour spent in sweat, they came closer to discovering the secret locked in the heart of the marble artifact. When they opened the sarcophagus, the expected gold objects and precious stones were absent. Instead, in a strange pink liquid, lay a young woman inside. She was of refined beauty and looked as if she had been sculpted by nature itself - like a perfect bouquet of the most beautiful flowers in the field and seen to be around 25-30 years old, about 170-180 cm tall, with wide open blue eyes that look to the heavens. Her dark brown hair, soft and brittle, fell over her shoulders like a waterfall, reaching her waist. Her white lace dress, embroidered with flowers, gave her appearance a kind of timeless elegance. A small black metal box was found next to her head, hidden in the liquid. At first glance, it looked like a modern smartphone, but no one knew exactly what it was. One of the miners, provoked by his deep curiosity and disregarding caution, dipped his finger in the liquid and tasted it. The next week was like a nightmare for him, he lost his mind, and in the winter, in the harsh Siberian cold night, he froze to death outside the door of his home, unable to recognize it. This beauty was named "The Tisul Princess" shortly after her discovery. She seems to have been thrown into our time millions of years ago. Just a few hours after the princess was dug up, men in gray protective suits appeared out of nowhere. They tred to prevent anything that could reveal the secret of this princess. They turned to the gathered crowd with shouts of "contagious", "contagious" to disperse it, and soon the mysterious find was torn from the hands of the miners and taken to an unknown direction by helicopter. Later, in the distant Siberian city of Novosibirsk, a scientist arrived with his hypotheses and speculations. He claimed the princess was hundreds of millions of years old. According to him, the pink liquid and the fabrics of her clothes were an inexplicable mystery that science has not yet been able to unravel. The local newspaper published a lackluster article about the discovery. Just when everyone began to think that this was the end of the story related to the discovery and no one will know anything more, something unexpected happened. The men in gray suits returned to town and begin searching the buildings and homes of the village, confiscating all publications containing the said article. They deny the existence of the princess and try their best to erase everything related to her from history. The scientist from Novosibirsk and the newspaper's editor were punished for their attempt to reveal the truth that the state tried so desperately to hide. According to unconfirmed sources, all witnesses to the event died mysteriously within a few years. Were these witnesses victims of the toxic fumes of the mysterious pink liquid, or were they wiped out by the dark forces of the KGB? The truth may never be known. However, hypotheses and speculations continued to circulate. Some have speculated that the Tisul Princess may have been a representative of an ancient, advanced, and or extraterrestrial civilization. These conspiracy theories became increasingly popular with the public while the government continued to deny her existence. Scientists still working on the case were trying to figure out how this princess could have lived at least 800 million years ago, during the Paleozoic era, even before the dinosaurs appeared before our planet had even formed its first coal. A few years after the mysterious discovery of the Tisul Princess, the shores of Rzhavki were once again besieged. This time, an army of specialists and workers weree sent to search for more artifacts. The area around the site of the original discovery has been carefully cordoned off, with military personnel taking care to keep curious locals at bay. One night, a few of the soldiers decided to visit the local pub. Already a little drunk, one of them revealed the most significant secret related to their presence. Three more sarcophagi similar to the first were found in the excavations. This new information raised a new wave of questions, the biggest mystery being how the body of the Tisul Princess was preserved and encapsulated for so many years without showing any signs of decomposition. She didn't even look dead, just asleep. Because of this fact, many people call her "the real Sleeping Beauty." It seems that the Princess of Tisula is not the only one of her kind. In the distant days of ancient Rome, when the empire was flourishing and the then civilization was at the height of its greatness, a mystery was created. In the age of Cicero, one of the greatest orators and statesmen in the history of Rome, a secret was buried. A story about a young woman who many believed to be his daughter. Her body was found in a sarcophagus, created with such craftsmanship that it seems untouched by time. Even more incredible, however, is that inside the sarcophagus, her body was enveloped in a transparent liquid that apparently kept it in a perfectly preserved state. Many attempts have been made to determine the composition of this liquid, but each time scientists faced the scourge of the unknown. The liquid is shrouded in mystery, just as much as the woman herself. Over the years, many people have questioned the young woman's identity. Is she really Cicero's daughter, or just a woman who died during his time? No one can give a definite answer. Cicero's daughter, as she was called, became the subject of many speculations and theories. Some believe she was the victim of an ancient ritual or experiment, while others suggest she may have been buried alive as a last-ditch effort by the ailing Cicero to fight death. Aliens, gods, alchemy, magic - all have been called into question in attempts to explain how her body could have remained so well preserved over the centuries. However, the truth surrounding this young woman remains one of the greatest mysteries of the ancient world. In the far east and the mystical lands of ancient China, a new chapter of our history was beginning. Beyond the thick walls of stunning palaces and the shallow depths of ancient tombs, archaeologists were discovering something extraordinary. A young woman's body sealed in a sarcophagus, completely covered in a mysterious liquid. When the sarcophagus was opened, the liquid immediately evaporated. Everything happened so fast and unpredictable, leaving only the woman's body in its intact beauty. She laid there in peace and majesty as if the sleep she had sunk into was still continuing. Scientists were in shock. This mysterious liquid that evaporated so quickly upon contact with air was something they had never seen. What was it? How had it managed to preserve the young woman's body so well over the centuries? The questions were countless, but the answers were missing. The story of the Tisul Princess turned out to be much larger and more complex than initially assumed. There was much more than what our eyes could see. The mystery related to the princess and the other secret beauties of the past deepens, and the questions multiply. What are these mysterious fluids that keep the ancient bodies in such a preserved state? What technology or knowledge was used to achieve this? And most importantly, where did these women come from, and why were they buried in such a way? The stories of the mysterious discovery from the mine were spread throughout the country, and heated discussions took place everywhere. Some people speculated about ancient, advanced civilizations, ancient aliens, or even parallel worlds. Others suggested that these were religious rites performed by ancient cults who sought the path to eternal life. Each of these possible answers fuels the imagination and sparks public curiosity. For many people, this is as intriguing as it is frightening. The mystery of the Princess of Tisul and others like her remain unsolved, preserving the secret and enigma they kept at the heart of their sarcophagi. What else does our planet, full of mysteries and secrets, hide from us? Or what are a group of people hiding from us deciding what to reveal and what not? We must note that all such information and claims have been denied by the official authorities. The stories are branded as urban legends, and physical evidence is naturally helpfully absent. As we all know, many of the fairy tales are built on the basis of ancient accounts, of events that are said to have happened countless years ago. Could it be that the tale of Sleeping Beauty is a fictional retelling inspired by an ancient true story? This we have no way of knowing, but it is a wonderful question giving food for thought to our minds at the end of this mystical journey.
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It is so easy to waste time