I am adding this story exactly word by word from "The Himalayan Times" of Monday, August 20, 2007 issue ..... I liked it so much and noted it down in my personal diary at that time ... this story gives us some great lessons to be happy whatever be the situation in life .. so here we go.
Unlit Candle ....... THT .... Monday August 20, 2007
A man had a little daughter-an only and much beloved child. He lived for her, she was his life. So when she became ill and her illness resisted the efforts of the best obtainable physicians, he became like a man possessed, moving heaven and earth to bring about her restoration to health.
His best efforts proved unavailing and the child died.
The father was totally irreconcilable. He became a bitter recluse shutting himself up away from his many friends and refusing every activity that might restore his poise and bring him back to hi normal self.
But one night he had a dream. He was in heaven and was witnessing a grand pageant of all little child angels. They were marching in an apparently endless line past the Great White Throne. Every white-robed angelic tot carried a candle. He noticed that one child's candle was not lit. Then he saw that the child with the dark candle was his own little girl.
Rushing to her he seized her in his arms, caressed her tenderly and then asked "How is it, darling that your candle alone is unlit?" "Father they often relight it, but your tears always put it out."
Just then he awoke from his dream. The lesson was crystal clear and its effect were immediate. From that hour on he was not recluse, but mingled freely and cheerfully with his former friends and associates. No longer would his little darling's candle be extinguished by his useless tears.
So, that was the story. From this story, I have learned the lesson that no matter how hard life be we should find some ways to be happy. There is never an ending point in the struggles of life. I will appreciate your thoughts and opinions in this regard. Please feel free to post important comments. Thanks.
With love, care and regards
Sanjeev
