ElectryA

C'mmon, lets 'jump' to others support

A group of frogs was hopping through the woods. Suddenly two of them fell into a deep pit. All the others gathered to see how they could help their companions.

When they saw how deep the pit was, the rest of the dismayed group agreed that it was hopeless and told the two in the pit that they should prepare themselves for their fate, because they were as good as dead.
Unwilling to accept this terrible fate, the two frogs began to jump with all their might. Those outside shouted that it was hopeless, and that the two frogs would not be in this situation if they had been more careful, and obedient to the froggy rules, and more responsible.

The other frogs continued shouting sorrowfully that they should save their energy and give up, since they was no way they could get out. The two frogs continued jumping as hard as they could and, after several hours of desperate effort, were quite weary.
Finally, one of the frogs took heed of the others' calls. Spent and disheartened, he quietly accepted his fate, lay down and died as the others looked on in helpless grief.

The other frog continued to jump with every ounce of energy he had, although his body was wracked with pain and he was completely exhausted.

His companions began anew, yelling for him to accept his fate, stop the pain and just die. The weary frog jumped harder and harder and - wonder of wonders - finally he leapt so high that he sprang from the pit.

Amazed, the other frogs celebrated his miraculous freedom and then gathering around him asked, "Why did you continue jumping when we told you it was impossible?"

Reading their lips, the astonished frog explained to them that he was deaf and, that when he saw their gestures and shouting, he thought they were encouraging him to try harder and succeed against all odds.

This story teaches some important lessons:

1. There is power of life and death in the tongue. An encouraging word to someone who is down can lift them up and help them make it through the day.
2. A destructive word to someone who is down can be what it takes to kill them. Be careful of what you say.
3. Never listen when people criticize or discourage you just because they do not have the character to attempt what you are trying to achieve.

posted by electrya @ 12:34 PM