Power to the Pebble
Our childhood stories always have fables and mythological stories and we all love them. They make the impossible seem possible and also help us understand and acknowledge imperfections. Each of the different stories has characters that come across tasks which seem 'impossible until they are done'. Saying we need to take inspiration from these stories is cliche, but the truth is when the going gets tough, we choose not to be those 'tough ones' There is nothing wrong with that. It is very difficult. Giving up is easier. Fighting needs more energy. And I also acknowledge that those times are very lonely. Nothing seems to be working out. No one around you makes sense and we often feel they cannot empathise with us. Inspite of these odds, there are some among us who will not give up and continue to fight. I enjoy reading fables and parables and I am intrigued by the character sketch presented in each story. The story of the fox and the grapes and the thirsty crow fit well i...