Once, there was a mighty river that flowed from the mountains down through the valleys, giving life to the land. Along its journey, the river came across a massive boulder that had fallen into its path. The boulder blocked part of the river’s flow, forcing the water to find a new route around it.
At first, the river tried to push against the boulder, hoping to move it aside. It sent waves crashing into the stone, day after day, but the boulder was too large and solid to be moved. Frustrated, the river thought, This boulder is in my way! How can I keep flowing if I can’t move this obstacle?
After some time, the river stopped trying to fight the boulder and instead found a way around it. It flowed gently on either side, carving new paths through the earth. The boulder, once seen as an impossible obstacle, eventually became just a part of the river’s landscape. Over the years, the river’s gentle flow even began to wear down the boulder, shaping it slowly without force.
One day, a traveler came to rest by the river and marveled at how the water flowed so peacefully around the great stone. “How did you manage to move forward when this boulder is in your way?” the traveler asked.
The river replied, “I learned that not every obstacle needs to be moved. Sometimes, you must flow around it, adapt, and find a new path. Over time, even the biggest challenges will change and become part of your journey. Patience and persistence are more powerful than force.”
Moral of the story:
In the workplace, we often face obstacles that seem too big to overcome. Instead of wasting energy trying to push through every challenge, sometimes the best approach is to adapt and find another path around the problem. Like the river, steady effort and flexibility can lead to long-term success. Patience and persistence will help you wear down even the toughest challenges. 🌊🪨
