The Elephant and the Dog: A Story of Patience and Faith
An elephant and a dog got pregnant at the same time. Three months later, the dog gave birth to six puppies. Six months later, the dog was pregnant again, and nine months later, she gave birth to another dozen puppies. And so that pattern continued.
In the eighteenth month, the dog approached the elephant to question her, "Are you sure you are pregnant? We were pregnant at the same time. I have given birth three times to a dozen puppies, and they are already adult dogs, and you are still pregnant. What's the matter?"
The elephant replied, "There is something I want you to understand. I am an elephant, not a puppy. I only give birth to one in two years. When my baby touches the earth, the earth will feel him. When my baby crosses a street, humans will stop to see with admiration. So what I have is powerful and great."
Lessons on Patience and Faith
Do not lose faith when you see others receiving their gratifications soon. Do not feel envious if you have not received your own blessings. Do not despair; say to yourself, "My time is coming, and when it comes, people will be admired."
From India, New Delhi
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425An elephant and a dog got pregnant at the same time. Three months later, the dog gave birth to six puppies. Six months later, the dog was pregnant again, and nine months later, she gave birth to another dozen puppies. And so that pattern continued.
In the eighteenth month, the dog approached the elephant to question her, "Are you sure you are pregnant? We were pregnant at the same time. I have given birth three times to a dozen puppies, and they are already adult dogs, and you are still pregnant. What's the matter?"
The elephant replied, "There is something I want you to understand. I am an elephant, not a puppy. I only give birth to one in two years. When my baby touches the earth, the earth will feel him. When my baby crosses a street, humans will stop to see with admiration. So what I have is powerful and great."
Lessons on Patience and Faith
Do not lose faith when you see others receiving their gratifications soon. Do not feel envious if you have not received your own blessings. Do not despair; say to yourself, "My time is coming, and when it comes, people will be admired."
From India, New Delhi
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