The Oyster
There once was an oyster whose story I tell,
Who found that some sand had got into his shell.
It was only a grain but it gave him great pain,
For oysters have feelings although they're so plain.
Now, did he berate the harsh workings of fate
That had brought him to such a deplorable state?
Did he curse at the government, cry for election,
And claim that the sea should have given him protection?
No--He said to himself as he lay on a shell,
Since I cannot remove it, I shall try to improve it.
Now the years have rolled around, as the years always do,
And he came to his ultimate destiny--stew.
And the small grain of sand that had bothered him so
Was a beautiful pearl all richly aglow.
Now the tale has a moral; for isn't it grand
What an oyster can do with a morsel of sand.
What couldn't we do if we'd only begin
With some of the things that get under our skin.
~ David Cohen
There once was an oyster whose story I tell,
Who found that some sand had got into his shell.
It was only a grain but it gave him great pain,
For oysters have feelings although they're so plain.
Now, did he berate the harsh workings of fate
That had brought him to such a deplorable state?
Did he curse at the government, cry for election,
And claim that the sea should have given him protection?
No--He said to himself as he lay on a shell,
Since I cannot remove it, I shall try to improve it.
Now the years have rolled around, as the years always do,
And he came to his ultimate destiny--stew.
And the small grain of sand that had bothered him so
Was a beautiful pearl all richly aglow.
Now the tale has a moral; for isn't it grand
What an oyster can do with a morsel of sand.
What couldn't we do if we'd only begin
With some of the things that get under our skin.
~ David Cohen
Our greatest joys and successes often lie on the other side of our greatest irritations or challenges in life. Dave Ramsey built a company, wrote a book and hosts a nationally syndicated radio show talking to people about the very topic that caused him so much heartache and pain - debt (see www.daveramsey.com). John Dilemme stuttered so badly that he couldn't say his own name and now he makes his living as a public speaker (see www.findyourwhy.com). Oprah Winfrey publicly failed several dieting attempts. Look at her now!
Remember the following truths:
- There are no "problems" in life, only challenges!
- The only thing that can stop you is you!
- There is no such thing as failure; only feedback!
- If you persist long enough, there is nothing that you cannot accomplish! A steady drip of water will wear away solid rock. So keep on dripping!!!
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