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I WILL DO IT TOMORROW

Have you ever felt like this? You want to achieve something big. You dream of success. You imagine a better life. But when the time comes to act, you put it off. You say, "Tomorrow." If you've ever had big intentions but been lazy, this story is for you. It could change your perspective on life forever.

By Abdur RahmanPublished 2 months ago 3 min read

Long ago, in a small village surrounded by lush fields and tall trees, there lived a young man named Amir. Amir was twenty-five years old. He was strong, healthy, and full of dreams. He often told his friends, "One day I will be the richest farmer in this village. My fields will be laden with crops. People will come to me for advice, and I will be respected everywhere." Everyone in the village admired Amir's big intentions, but there was one problem: Amir's laziness. When the sun rose, the other farmers went to their fields. While Amir sat in the sunshine in the village, the people were busy working. He was talking about his dreams when the women went to fetch water from the well. Amir said, "I'll do it later," but he didn't do anything.

He loved imagining success, but he hated the hard work it required. One evening, Amir's uncle, a wise old farmer, came to visit. The uncle looked at Amir's barren field. The soil was fertile, but nothing was growing. "My son, Amir," he said, "why is your land so barren? You talk of golden crops, but all I see is dry soil." Amir laughed. "Uncle, don't worry. I'll start tomorrow. My field is the best." "Just wait and see." The old man sighed. He had heard this many times before yesterday. So he decided to teach Amir a lesson. The old man took two small bags from his pocket. Inside were two different seeds. He gave them to Amir and said, "These two seeds are not ordinary seeds, but magical seeds. The first seed is the seed of desire. If you plant it and water it daily, it will become a tree that will bear fruit, provide shade, and sing. The second is the seed of laziness. If you plant it, it will grow quickly, but it will spread weeds across your field and kill everything else.

Now, Amir, both seeds are in your hands. The future of your field and your life depends on which one you care for best." Amir looked at the two seeds, one of desire and the other of laziness. "Sure, I'll plant the seed of desire," he thought. "I want to succeed." But when morning came, Amir felt tired. "I'll plant them tomorrow," he said. Days passed. Finally, out of boredom, he planted two seeds. "Let's see what happens," he thought. "I can take care of them later."

Weeks passed. Amir forgot about the seeds. He spent all day sleeping, talking, and dreaming of success. Then one day he went to the field. He was astonished. The seed of laziness had grown rapidly. Thick weeds had covered the soil. They spread everywhere, suffocating the earth. But the seed of desire was weak, small, and almost dead because it had not been watered or cared for. Amir's dream had turned into a nightmare. His uncle returned and saw the field. He said, "Amir, look at your land. This is your life. Desire is like a small seed; it needs care, hard work, and daily practice. Without hard work, it dies. But laziness, laziness, grows on its own, spreads rapidly, and destroys everything in its path. My son, you wanted to be great, but your laziness stole your future. The rich influenced it, and it influenced you." His eyes filled with tears. For the first time, he understood the truth. Dreams aren't enough; only work keeps them alive. That night, Amir couldn't sleep. He thought about his wasted time, his empty promises, and his missed opportunities. He whispered to himself, "If I don't change now, laziness will always control me." The next morning, before sunrise, Amir woke up. He pulled out a weed with his bare hands. It was bleeding, but he tended to it every day, and it grew into a big tree that told him he wasn't rich. Farming is life. Each of us has two seeds inside: desire and laziness. Desire grows only when you nurture it with daily effort and discipline. Work. Laziness grows on its own, but it kills your dreams. So, if you are ambitious but lazy, remember the bountiful field. Don't wait for tomorrow. Start today. Water your desire. Uproot the weed of laziness. The longer you wait, the more you grow.

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