Life Lessons from a Pencil

I read this inspiring article in The Speaking Tree today:

The pencil maker took the pencil aside, just before putting it into the box. “There are four things you need to know;”, he told the pencil, “before I send you out into the world. Remember them and will become the best pencil you can be.”

One

You will be able to do great things, 

but only if you allow yourself to be 

held in someone’s hand.

Two

You will experience a painful sharpening 

from time to time, but you’ll need it to become better.

Three

The most important part of you 

will always be what’s inside.

Four

On every surface you are used on, 

you must leave your mark.”

Now replace the pencil with yourself. Remember the four golden rules, and you will become the best person you can be. Here’s how:

One

You will be able to do great things, 

but only if you allow yourself to be held 

in God’s hand. 

And allow fellow beings to access you 

for the many gifts you possess.

Two

You will experience a painful sharpening 

from time to time, by going through 

various problems in life, 

but you’ll need it to become a stronger person.

Three

The most important part of you 

will always be what’s on the inside.

Four

On every day you walk through, 

you must leave your mark. 

No matter what the situation, 

you must continue to do your duties.