The Frog in the Well by DR A P J ABDUL KALAM

 

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, "In my well, I was the king. I was comfortable and happy. But out here, I am nothing. I am small and insignificant."

Kalam finished the story and said, "We are all like the frog in the well. We become so comfortable in our little worlds that we forget that there is a vast, beautiful world beyond our own. We must break free of our self-imposed limitations and explore the world around us. Only then can we truly experience the beauty and wonder of life."

This story teaches us the importance of stepping out of our comfort zones and exploring new horizons, even if it means taking risks and facing challenges. It also reminds us that we are capable of achieving greatness if we are willing to learn, grow, and persevere.