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  • Writer's picturePremanandhan Narayanan

Living in the Present: A Lesson on Gratitude and Happiness

One day, a lady was washing utensils in her kitchen, feeling bored and frustrated with the monotony of her daily routine. She started to reminisce about her childhood days when life seemed much simpler and carefree. Feeling nostalgic, she prayed to God to give her back her childhood days.


Suddenly, she heard a divine voice, and to her amazement, she realized that it was God speaking to her. God said, "I can give you back your childhood days. But are you willing to study Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and other subjects again?"




The lady was excited at the prospect of reliving her childhood days, but she soon realized that it would come at a cost. She would have to study again, something she had long left behind. So, after careful consideration, she pleaded with God, saying, "I'm sorry, God. I don't want to relive my childhood days. I will happily wash utensils in my kitchen. I don't want to go back to the past."


God was pleased with the lady's response and said, "Good decision, my child. You have learned a valuable lesson today. It's important to be grateful for what you have and not take things for granted. By choosing to be content with your current situation, you will find happiness in your daily life."


The lady realized the truth in God's words and found a new appreciation for her current life. She began to enjoy the simple moments and found joy in the everyday routine of washing utensils. She learned that happiness was not about what one had or didn't have, but rather about one's attitude towards life.


Moral of the story: The story teaches us the importance of being mindful and living in the present moment. We should learn to appreciate what we have instead of longing for what we don't have. By accepting our current situation, we can find happiness and contentment in our daily lives. Additionally, it reminds us that our attitude towards life plays a significant role in our happiness and that we can choose to be grateful and content, regardless of our circumstances.

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