Titled “Know the fear and do it anyway!”
Along time ago, a little novice by the name of Grasshopper, walked across a thin plank laid across a swimming pool flooded with acid. The skeletons of non-survivors filled the pool. Grasshopper was cautious and frightened of the consequence if he fell. Being human, his confidence started to wane as he reached the middle of the pool.
In a split second, he was unsure of the next step. “Maybe I should turn back!” he thought. But he knew that’s not a solution. He was fearful of the acid and was not paying attention to the next step. He slip and fell into the pool with a splash. He prepared for the worst as he hit the pool and started to scream. Then he realized the pool was just water filled with skeleton for special effect. His master, who all along was watching him laughed out loud and gave his lesson.
“Young Grasshopper, do you know what pushes you into the pool?” Asked his master.
“I was not careful!” answered Grasshopper.
“That’s right. You were not careful because you’re focused on your fear instead of on the task at hand! There will be risk involve in any task. Feel your fear and do the task anyway!”
Grasshopper went on to overcome many more demanding obstacles.
I am reminded time again by this story each time I faced with challenges. Tomorrow my other half, Mrs Ratanaong, will undergo a major surgery. A challenge that will involve certain amount of risk. Anything goes wrong there would have major consequence. Guess I will reassure her by postng this and asked her to view this post tonight.
“Dear, if you’re watching this blog, walk across the plank knowing the fear but stay on course and I’ll see you after the surgery.”
We are all like that most of the times. We let fear of the unknown overcome us!
packing my bags
this was lovely,, and i am sure with all of the well wishes and positive energy this post will produce you wife will walk full speed ahead on that plank,, focusing on nothing but getting to the other side as quickly and purposefully as possible!!!!!!
That was a very nice tribute, and a good lesson for all of us. I hope the surgery goes well.
That was beautiful. I believe that your wife will walk the plank and recover quickly
Thanks everyone for the good wishes. Just received a call from her Doctor, “The operation was very successful!” after three hours in the operating theater.Thanks again for the blessing!
Spoke to her about this post. She smiled and wished all my blogging friends, commentators and your love ones well and happy always!!
First, I enjoyed the story. I love hidden (or not so hidden) lessons in stories.
Second, I hope the surgery went well.
Third, thanks for stopping by my blog!
Good story and good lesson.
I hope all went well with the surgery.
…that is a beautiful post… all the more b/c of yr loving purpose… may the force by w/u both…
that was inspirational! And best wishes for your wife for speedy recovery.
Challotalove, Daily Panic, pieceofpie and Medhini,
Thanks for dropping by and I’m glad you like the story. My wife’s home and on her way to recovery. Thanks all for the concern and good wishes.
How sweet! And so glad to hear everything went well with the surgery.