A Beautiful Story to Share

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A preoccupation with the future not only prevents us from seeing the present as it is but often prompts us to rearrange the past        - Eric Hoffer


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There was one story that was shared in the course which I was sent to , the certified service professional . Personally I think was really really good. it just gives a different perspective on giving ... Bottomline:
Treasure it while it lasts

 Sam lives in a 4 room HDB flat with his 3 kids. They are generally a very happy family except that everyday after work , when Sam comes home , the entire living room and walkway is covered with the children toys. He always has to put the toys away before he can walk through the living room to reach his bedroom. He tried reminding , telling , scolding the kids, but it was no use. 




One day . after a long tiring, long work day , Sam came home finding all the toys thrown all over the entire living room , blocking his path to the bedroom, again.. He was so angry with his kids that he forgot to close the door. He started to put the toys away and was so engrossed with it that he did not notice that his neighbor , Mr Tan had came in to help to pick up the toys. 


Mr Tan youngest daughter had just got married a few weeks ago and had moved out of the house. He had not had a chance to see her after her wedding.  When Sam realise that Mr Tan was picking up the toys after him, he was embarrassed and said :" I 'm sick and tired of cleaning up after these kids."


Mr Tan said :" I hope you do not mind me helping. I miss doing this now that my daughter has grown up and gone. You should enjoy it while it lasts. You children will be gone before you know it. They grow up so fast."


This was a very powerful and important lesson!! After that, Sam never got angry when there were toys thrown all over the living room. He was grateful when he saw the toys. "The kids are still kids and I have got more time to spend with them." 


What change was not the problem , was Sam's mindset towards to problem. He learnt to re frame his mind and substituted gratefulness for anger and changed his attitude.

Seriously ... Many times , doing that little bit more actually does not hurt ... Even if the people Whom you have helped might not even thank you in your face or even appreciate it , you know that you have done contributed something in someone else life.