The Pencil’s Tale: A Journey of Life’s Purpose 🚀 🚀
Once upon a time, an old pencil maker took his newest pencil aside, just before he was about to pack him into a box. Imagining the little fellow as a person, the pencil maker recalled a few important things about the pencil. These lessons were not just for the pencil but for life itself.
💡 “There are five things you need to know,” he said to his pencil. “Before I send you out into the world, always remember these five things. Never forget them, and you will become the best pencil you can be.”
📈 You will be able to do many great things, but only if you put yourself in someone else’s hands. A pencil can only write when someone holds it — just as in life, you can only achieve your fullest potential when you let others guide, mentor, and work with you.
📈 From time to time, you will experience a painful sharpening, but remember that this will make you a better pencil. Life is full of challenges that may be painful, but they are necessary for growth. Without them, we remain dull and unable to achieve our true capabilities.
📈 Keep in mind that you will be able to correct any mistakes you might make along the way. This is one of your most valuable qualities — the ability to erase and start over. We all make mistakes, but what matters is how we respond to them. You always have the…
