Dailymotivation

  The speaker continued, emphasizing the powerful lesson behind the demonstration. "Just like this $20 bill, each and every one of you possesses inherent value and worth that cannot be diminished by external circumstances or setbacks. No matter how many times life crumples you or puts you through difficult times, your value remains intact." He encouraged the audience to remember that their self-worth should not be determined by their past mistakes,failures, or the challenges they face. Instead, they should recognize their resilience and strength in overcoming those obstacles. "The world may try to define your worth based on temporary setbacks or external judgments," the speaker explained, "but you have the power to determine your own value. Embrace your imperfections, learn from your experiences, and recognize the strength and potential within you." The audience listened attentively, absorbing the message of self-acceptance and personal empowerment. ...

A psychology professor entered the classroom with half a glass of water in his hand. The students expected the old common question “was it half empty or half full?” But to the surprise, he asked them “How heavy is this glass of water?” The answers given by the students ranged from 75 grams . To 125 grams. But the professor replied that the actual weight of the glass with water doesn’t always matter but how long you hold the glass is what matters. If you hold the glass for a minute, you won’t feel much weight. But if you hold for 10 minutes, you will feel a little more weight and it gets heavier for you with hours. If you hold it for the entire day, then your hands would go numb and pain. Similar is the case when you carry stress with you. If you think about it for a while and leave it, then there is no problem but if you think about it for hours, it starts becoming a problem and it becomes worse if you sleep with it. Moral: You should learn to let go of your stresses and ne...

  Once there was a king who was curious but wealthy.  He decided to test his fellow people to know who has a got a good attitude in life and who would spare some time for country’s progress . He placed a huge boulder right at the middle of the road and hid in a nearby place to see if anyone would make an attempt to move it off. He saw some wealthy merchants and courtiers passing by the road. None of them made any attempt to move it off but simply walked away while some others blamed the king for not maintaining roads. Later, a peasant came the way with a load of vegetables and saw the boulder. He kept his load down and tried to move the boulder away. After strenuous effort, he succeeded in moving it away. He saw a purse lying in the place of the boulder. It contained many gold coins and a note from the king which read ‘this is the reward for the person who moves the boulder away’. Moral:  It is quite common for people to run away from problems and obstacles. B...

Once a professor entered the classroom with a glass jar, rocks, pebbles, and sand. The students were amused to see what he was up to. First, he started filling the rock parts into the jar until he couldn’t add any more. He asked the students if the jar was full and everybody nodded yes. He then started putting the pebbles inside the jar which went inside through the small gaps and he shakes the jar to allow the pebbles to get into those vacant spaces in between the rocks. He asked the same question to the students and they again said that the jar was full. Finally, he poured the sand inside the jar which went through the minute gaps and got filled in the jar. The professor explained that this is how you should set priorities in life. Rock is like your family, while pebbles are like your career while sand is like the least priorities in life and unnecessary quarrels and egos. If you put sand on the jar first, it will get easily filled up leaving no space for rocks and pebbles. ...

Some of the frogs were traveling through woods and two of them accidentally fell into a pit. The other frogs which were safe upside understood how deep the pit was and saw no hope for the frogs to escape out of it. Both of these frogs started trying to get out of the pit but failed many times. The frogs on the safe side shouted at them to give up the pain of trying as it was not possible. Eventually, one frog heard the other frogs and decided to stop trying and fell down to death. However, the other frog went on trying and at last managed to reach the top. The other frogs asked him, “Did you not hear us?” He explained that he was deaf and thought other frogs were encouraging him to get out. Moral: Some people around you may ask you to be on a safer side always and stop trying and taking risks. However, there is no gain without pain. So try hard to achieve success in life despite what life off ers you.

  A marine biologist put a shark into a big tank at the time of a research experiment. Followed by that, he released some tiny bait fishes into it. As expected, the shark didn’t wait to attack those fishes and ate them. Later, a clear fiberglass was inserted into the tank which partitioned the tank into two and the shark remained in one side. A similar set of bait fish was sent to the other side of the tank like before. And the shark attempted to attack those fishes but failed by hitting on the fiberglass. The shark attempted for several days until it gave up. Later, the biologist removed the glass from the tank but the shark didn’t try to attack the small fishes. The shark always continues to see a false barrier in the tank and stopped his attempts. Moral:  It is quite common for many people to give up after many setbacks and failures. The story is an example for keep trying always and to never give up despite multiple failures.

  A man was walking through a circus when he noticed something intriguing. An enormous elephant was standing peacefully, tied to a small wooden stake with a flimsy rope. The man was puzzled and couldn't understand why such a mighty creature didn't break free from its restraints. Curiosity got the better of him, and he approached one of the circus trainers to inquire about the elephant. The trainer explained that when the elephant was very young, it was tied to the same stake with the same rope. At that age, the rope was strong enough to hold the small elephant in place. As the elephant grew older and stronger, it continued to believe that the same flimsy rope could still hold it captive. The trainer explained that the elephant had been conditioned to believe it was incapable of breaking free, and therefore, it never tried. Reflecting on this, the man realized the profound lesson embedded in the story of the elephant. He understood that often in life, we are limited not ...

Once, during a gathering of young students, former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, shared an inspiring short story: "There was a little girl who loved to fly kites. She would spend hours crafting beautiful kites and then run to the fields to watch them soar high in the sky. One day, while flying her kite, she noticed an eagle gracefully gliding above her. Mesmerized by its elegance, she wished she could fly as freely as the eagle. Driven by her desire, the little girl approached a wise old man and asked, 'Sir, how can I fly like an eagle?' The old man smiled and replied, 'To fly like an eagle, you must first believe in yourself. Have faith in your abilities and never doubt your potential. Just as an eagle spreads its wings and takes flight, you too must embrace the vastness of your dreams and soar with determination.' The little girl listened attentively, her eyes sparkling with hope. The old man continued, 'Remember, my child, that the j...

  Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack who lived in a small village. He was a poor farmer who struggled to make ends meet. One day, he found a shiny object in his field. It was a lamp, and when he rubbed it, a genie appeared. "Thank you for freeing me," the genie said. "I will grant you three wishes. What do you desire?" Jack was overjoyed. He thought long and hard about his wishes. Finally, he said, "For my first wish, I want a big house with a beautiful garden." The genie nodded, and in an instant, a big house with a beautiful garden appeared in front of Jack. " For my second wish, I want to be wealthy," Jack said. The genie nodded again, and Jack suddenly found himself surrounded by piles of gold and silver. "For my third wish," Jack said, "I want to be happy." The genie smiled and said, "Your wish is my command." Jack went back to his village, and everyone was amazed by his new house and h...

  Once upon a time, a young disciple came to Osho and asked, "Master, I am filled with doubt and uncertainty. I do not know which path to take in life. Can you guide me?" Osho replied, "My dear, doubt and uncertainty are natural parts of the journey. It is only when we are unsure that we can truly grow and learn. Embrace your doubts, for they will lead you to the truth." The young disciple asked, "But how can I know which path is the right one?" Osho said, "The answer lies within you. You must learn to trust your intuition and listen to your inner voice. Do not be swayed by the opinions of others or the distractions of the world. Your truth lies within." The young disciple was skeptical but decided to trust Osho's words. He began to meditate and listen to his inner voice. Over time, he found that his doubts and uncertainties began to dissipate, and he became more confident in his decisions. One day, he came to Osho and said, "M...

  Once, a young monk approached Buddha and asked, "Master, how can I achieve enlightenment?" Buddha replied, "Enlightenment cannot be achieved by simply asking for it. It is a journey that requires great effort and dedication." The young monk persisted and asked, "But how can I begin this journey?" Buddha replied, "The journey begins with mindfulness. You must learn to be fully present in every moment, to observe your thoughts and emotions without judgment, and to cultivate compassion for all living beings." The young monk asked, "But how can I be mindful all the time?" Buddha said, "Start with small things. Focus on the sensation of your breath, the movement of your body, the taste of your food. Practice mindfulness in everything you do, and soon it will become a natural part of your being." The young monk took Buddha's words to heart and began to practice mindfulness in all aspects of his life. Over time, he ...

  Once upon a time, there was a young woman named Emily who had a passion for helping others. She wanted to make a difference in the world, but she didn't know where to start. One day, Emily came across an elderly woman struggling to carry her groceries. Without hesitation, Emily offered to help her and carried the bags to the woman's car. The elderly woman was grateful and thanked Emily for her kindness. That small act of kindness inspired Emily to do more. She began volunteering at a local shelter, where she met a young girl named Sarah. Sarah had been through a lot in her young life and had lost all hope for the future. But Emily saw something special in Sarah and took her under her wing. She spent time with her, listened to her, and encouraged her to pursue her dreams. Years went by, and Sarah grew into a successful young woman. She went to college and became a doctor, dedicating her life to helping others, just like Emily had helped her. One day, Sarah asked Emil...

  Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily who loved to draw. She would spend hours every day creating beautiful pictures, and she dreamed of becoming an artist when she grew up. One day, Lily entered a drawing competition. The prize was a set of art supplies and a chance to exhibit her work in a prestigious gallery. Lily was overjoyed and worked hard on her drawing. She put all her heart and soul into it, and when she was done, she felt proud of what she had created. The day of the competition arrived, and Lily went to the gallery with her drawing. There were many other artists there, and their drawings were all beautiful. Lily felt intimidated and scared. She thought her drawing was not good enough compared to the others. The judges examined all the drawings and announced the winner. It was not Lily. She was disappointed and sad. She thought all her hard work had been for nothing. But then, one of the judges approached her and said, "Lily, I want to talk to yo...

Once upon a time, there was a small village in the mountains, where the people had a tradition of making beautiful pottery. They would collect clay from the nearby river, mold it into intricate shapes, and bake it in the sun to create stunning pieces of pottery. One day, a traveler passing through the village saw the pottery and was amazed by its beauty. He asked the villagers how they were able to create such amazing pieces, and they told him about their tradition and the care they took in crafting each piece. The traveler was so impressed that he decided to buy some of the pottery and take it with him on his travels. He was sure that people in other places would love the pottery just as much as he did, and he wanted to share the beauty of the village with the world. As the traveler continued on his journey, he encountered many people who were fascinated by the pottery. They marveled at its intricate designs and the skill of the villagers who created it. The traveler felt proud ...

  Once upon a time, there was a king who was very fond of horses. He had a large stable with many beautiful horses, but he was always looking for new breeds to add to his collection. One day, the king heard of a rare and beautiful horse that was said to be the fastest in all the land. He immediately sent his messengers to search for this horse and bring it to him. After many days of searching, the messengers finally found the horse and brought it back to the king. The king was overjoyed to see the magnificent animal, and he ordered his stable master to prepare a special stall for the horse. The stable master did as he was told and took great care of the horse, feeding it the finest grains and grooming its coat until it shone like gold. The horse was indeed very fast, and the king was proud to show it off to all who came to visit him. One day, a young boy who lived in the nearby village came to see the horse. He was fascinated by the beauty of the animal and asked the king i...

  Once, a group of scientists asked Abdul Kalam to speak to them about his experiences in space research. Kalam began by telling them a story about a frog that lived in a well. The frog was very happy and content in his little well, but one day he looked up and saw a group of birds flying high in the sky. The frog was amazed by their freedom and wished he could experience the same. One day, a bird flew down to the well and the frog asked him to take him up to the sky. The bird agreed and asked the frog to hold on tight to his back. As the bird flew higher and higher, the frog felt more and more exhilarated. He was amazed by the beauty and vastness of the world beyond his little well. But as they flew over a forest, the frog saw a group of other frogs living happily in a pond. The frog became jealous and said to the bird, "Please take me back to my well. I am happy there." The bird was confused and asked the frog why he had changed his mind. The frog replied, "I...

  Once upon a time, a young man went to a wise old sage and asked him, "What is the key to success?" The sage replied, "Come with me." He took the young man to a nearby river and led him to the water's edge. Then he suddenly pushed the young man's head underwater and held it there. The young man struggled and flailed, but the sage held him firmly until he began to run out of breath. Just when the young man thought he couldn't hold his breath any longer, the sage released him and he gasped for air. The sage then asked him, "What did you want most when you were underwater?" The young man replied, "Air! I wanted to breathe!" The sage nodded and said, "That is the key to success. When you want success as badly as you wanted air, then you will achieve it." This story illustrates that the key to success is not just talent or hard work, but also the desire and determination to achieve it. When we truly want something, w...

  Once upon a time, there was a man who had a big problem. He was always worried and stressed about everything in his life, from work to family to finances. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't seem to shake his anxiety and find peace of mind. One day, the man decided to go to a wise old sage and seek his advice. The sage listened patiently as the man poured out all of his worries and fears. When the man was finished, the sage took out a small box and held it out to him. "Take this box," he said. "Inside you will find a piece of paper. On the paper is the secret to a worry-free life." The man eagerly took the box and opened it. Inside was a single piece of paper, with just three words written on it: "This too shall pass." The man didn't understand what this meant, so he went back to the sage and asked for an explanation. The sage said, "No matter what happens in your life, good or bad, remember that it is temporary. This too shall pa...

  Once upon a time, in a small village in Japan, there lived an old man and his grandson. The old man was a wise and kind person, and he loved to share his wisdom with his grandson through stories. One day, the old man took his grandson on a journey to the top of a nearby mountain. As they climbed higher and higher, the old man shared stories about the importance of perseverance, hard work, and patience. When they finally reached the top of the mountain, the old man and his grandson were greeted by a breathtaking view of the valley below. The old man pointed to a large rock near the edge of the cliff and said to his grandson, "Let's move that rock to the other side of the mountain." The grandson was surprised and said, "But Grandfather, that rock is so big and heavy. We'll never be able to move it." The old man replied, "If we work together and put our minds to it, we can accomplish anything. It may take some time and effort, but we can do it....

  Once upon a time, there was a king who wanted to find the most beautiful and valuable diamond in the world. He sent his most trusted advisor on a mission to find it. The advisor traveled to distant lands and met with many diamond merchants. One day, he came across a poor farmer who had a diamond the size of an egg. The advisor was amazed by the diamond's beauty and asked the farmer where he had found it. The farmer replied that it was just a rock in his backyard, and he didn't know it was a diamond until the advisor had pointed it out. The advisor offered to buy the diamond for the king and promised to make the farmer very rich. The farmer agreed and sold the diamond. The advisor returned to the king and presented him with the diamond. The king was delighted and rewarded the advisor with a large sum of money. Years passed, and the king passed away. His kingdom fell into chaos, and the advisor was left penniless . He remembered the poor farmer and decided to seek h...

  Once upon a time, there was a small bird who lived in a beautiful forest. The bird loved to sing and fly from tree to tree, and he was admired by all the other animals in the forest . One day, a hunter came to the forest. He was looking for birds to catch and sell in the market. He set up a trap and waited for the birds to come. The small bird saw the trap and warned all the other birds in the forest. But one bird didn't listen. It was a proud bird who thought it was smarter than the others. The proud bird saw a juicy worm in the trap and went inside to eat it. But as soon as it touched the worm, the trap snapped shut. The proud bird tried to escape, but it was trapped. It realized too late that it had made a mistake by not listening to the warning of the small bird . The small bird felt sorry for the proud bird and decided to help it. He flew to the hunter's house and pecked on the window until the hunter came outside. The small bird led the hunter to the trap an...

Once upon a time, a wealthy merchant came to Osho and said, "Master, I have everything I could ever want, but I still feel empty inside. Can you help me find true happiness?" Osho replied, "My dear, true happiness cannot be found in external things. It is not something that can be bought or possessed. True happiness comes from within." The merchant was puzzled and asked, "But how can I find happiness within myself?" Osho said, "You must learn to quiet your mind and listen to your inner voice. It is only by connecting with your true self that you can find lasting happiness." The merchant asked, "But how can I quiet my mind? My thoughts are always racing." Osho said, "Meditation is the key. When you meditate, you learn to observe your thoughts without judgment. You allow them to come and go without getting caught up in them. This brings a sense of peace and stillness that allows you to connect with your inner self." ...