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Don’t Insult The Things You Wish You Could Have

Motivation

By Ramesh KumarPublished 4 months ago 3 min read
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Don't denigrate the things you hope to possess

Oliver was a boy who once lived in a little village encircled by hills and woods. Not only was he witty, but he was also known to make fun of stuff he couldn't afford. Frequently, his pals would caution him, saying, "Don't make fun of the things you wish you could have."

Oliver and his buddies once came onto an elderly woman selling peculiar objects while they were meandering around the village square. The woman had a fascinating glint in her eyes and looked to be hiding many secrets. Oliver was unable to resist making fun of the strange objects on the woman's table, as he usually did.

"Who would want these useless things?" Oliver chuckled as he observed the peculiar assortment.

"Be careful, young one," the elderly woman warned him after glancing at him closely. The objects you make fun of may be more powerful than you realize."

Oliver disregarded the woman's advice and went on mocking the objects, with his pals joining in. Oliver was left by himself in the square after the locals went as the day gave way to night. He chose to investigate further since he was intrigued by the unusual objects.

Among other things, he was drawn to a stunning mirror that had an enigmatic shine. Oliver was unable to resist touching the mirror, and then all of a sudden he was in a magical world full with marvels.

In this unusual location, Oliver met the identical artifacts he had derided earlier, and they possessed incredible powers. Though it was a world beyond his wildest expectations, he soon came to understand that the objects had feelings in addition to being things.

Oliver discovered that the items were ready to share their magic with anyone who treated them with respect as he ventured deeper into the magical world. He had to demonstrate that he had changed and could now appreciate the wonders around him, guided by the enigmatic old woman.

Oliver had overcome obstacles when he stood in front of the mirror, touched it, and then discovered that he was back in the town square. Oliver could not see his friends, and the elderly woman grinned.

Oliver was a different person after that day. He developed gratitude and humility as he realized how important it is to treat everyone and everything with respect. Oliver's transformation allowed the town to learn a great lesson from the once-taught objects: never belittle your desires, as they may lead to incredible miracles. More

A Story of Appreciation-Related Lessons

A girl named Lily lived in the bustling city of Everington. She put in a lot of effort as a barista at a little, quaint coffee shop, but she couldn't help but feel jealous when she walked through the posh neighborhood of the city and saw an elegant jewelry store. "Who needs these shiny rocks?," she said to her buddy, pointing out the sparkling diamonds on display. Simply said, they're pricey ornaments for the wealthy."

Lily was shocked when an old woman overheard her remark and gave her a lovely little pendant, stating, "Sometimes, the things we criticize hold more value than we realize." The enigmatic woman vanished into the throng with that.

Lily chose to wear the pendant because it intrigued her. She abruptly found herself in a magnificent palace encircled by elaborate gardens and gems. She had entered a world of unfathomable luxury and prosperity thanks to the pendant.

Lily learned that the extravagance and gems she had denigrated had deeper meanings as she ventured farther into this enchanted realm. She started to see the effects of her previous contempt as she realized that both people and things in this world had feelings.

Once more, the old woman materialized to assist Lily on her path of self-discovery. Now humbled and changed, Lily thanked the teachers for the teachings she had learnt.

Lily went back to her regular life and resumed her job at the coffee shop, but her viewpoint had altered. She developed become an advocate for seeing the value in the little pleasures in life as well as for appreciating what one aspires to have.

Lily's lesson became popular throughout the city, encouraging people to value their wishes instead of brushing them off. Everington developed into a community where people realized that real riches came from appreciating and valuing the worth of everything in their immediate surroundings. More

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