Elephant Mindset

When a man traveling by noticed an elephant, he abruptly halted because he was perplexed by the fact that the enormous animals were only being restrained by a thin rope fastened to their front leg. No shackles or chains. The elephants could have easily escaped their chains at any time, but for some reason they chose not to.

He asked a nearby trainer why the animals were just standing there and not trying to flee when he seen the trainer. The trainer responded, "Well, we tie them with the same size rope when they are very young and much smaller, and at that age, it's plenty to hold them.

They are taught as children that they cannot separate as adults. They never attempt to get free because they still think the rope can hold them.

He was astounded. These animals had the ability to escape their chains at any time, but because they thought they couldn't, they remained in their current situation.

How numerous of us, like the elephants, go through life clinging to the notion that we are incapable of doing anything only because we have previously failed at it?

We should never give up the fight in life because failure is a necessary part of learning.

Get Rid of Your Issues

The beloved donkey of a man plunges into a narrow chasm. It doesn't matter how hard he tries; he can't get it out. So he makes the decision to bury it alive.

The donkey is being poured soil from above. The donkey feels the weight, stomps on it, and shakes it off. They dump in more dirt.

The world could be changed by your good deeds.

"Every Sunday, I go for a short jog around a park close to my house. In one of the park's corners, there is a lake.

I always see the same elderly woman sitting by the water's edge next to a small metal cage when I jog by this lake.

On Sunday, I decided to stop running and approach her since I was so curious. The metal cage turned out to be a little trap when I drew nearer. Three turtles could be seen slowly around the base of the trap while unhurt. She was carefully cleaning a fourth turtle in her lap with a soft brush.

I says : “, "Hello." I recognize you every Sunday morning. I'd love to know what you're doing with these turtles, if you don't mind my intrusive questions.

She smiled. She retorted, "I'm taking off their shells. The ability of a turtle to absorb heat and to swim is hindered by anything on its shell, such as algae or slime. Over time, it may potentially corrode and weaken the shell.

‘Wow! That's incredibly thoughtful of you. I shouted.

I relax by this lake for a few hours on Sunday mornings and help these tiny fellas, she said. It's my peculiar way of trying to change something.

But aren't most freshwater turtles born with algae and slime clinging on their shells for the entirety of their lives? I queried.

Yep, tragically, they do, she said in response.

I looked at my head. So, don't you think your time would be better spent somewhere else? Your efforts are admirable, I suppose, but freshwater turtles are found in lakes all over the world.

Furthermore, just 1% of these turtles have compassionate individuals like you to assist them in cleaning off their shells. So, I don't mean to offend, but how specifically are your localized efforts here actually doing anything?

The female laughed out loud. When she had removed every last bit of algae from the turtle's shell, she looked down at it and said, "Sweetie, if this little guy could communicate, he'd tell you I just made all the difference in the world.