*~the Obstacle In Our Path~*

[Niki_Grewal]

In ancient times, a king had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it.

Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the big stone out of the way. Then a peasant(farmer) came along carrying a load of vegetables. On approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. As the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the king indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many others never understand.

Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve one's condition.

[Stylish_Sunny_Rulez]

In our normal life, there are many people who become successful because they are good at holding opportunities, and most of the opportunities just come from the difficulties and obstacles around us. "There is no lunch as free in the world", just like the opportunities are always together with the obstacle!!!!!!!

[.J@tti.]

My grandfather told me this story long back, thank you so much for sharing it, refreshed so many memories.. missing him