I was once sent an email from a friend ... it told the story of a young man seeking the guidance of a wise old man ...The young man told the old man he wanted his life to be significant and have meaning. He wanted to leave an impression in the world. The young man shared his hopes, his dreams, his heart. The young spoke of what aspirations and visions that drove him. He talked about all the things he wanted to do to win people's respect, and appreciation ...
The old man listened then he told the young man to fetch a pail of water. The young man did as he was told and placed the bucket brimming with water down before the Master.
"Now," said the old man, "put your hand in the bucket."
The young man did as he was asked, and water sloshed out over his feet.
"Now, quickly remove your hand ..." said the old man.
The young man again complied.
"Now, young man," the old man pointed at the bucket, "the hole you've left in the water is the difference you'll make in the world, and the thanks you'll get for being here ..."
Today I learned what that email really means ...
2 comments:
In the hearts of those who care, you've already left a huge impression. And I think you've won more respect and admiration for just being who you are, than you could possibly know.Never doubt that you have touched many lives and made the world a better place just by being a part of it.
if the boy doesn't put his hand into the water - the amount of water in the bucket remains the same - with his hands in the bucket the water level is displaced, there's less water in the bucket now, there's hope in action, continue to take right action and the bucket becomes the hole that you and others like you will leave.
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