Precious Pain

     One story that changed so many lives I know, is the story of "The Two Oyster". Well, it sounds like that. Actually, the story teller did not really said about the title of the story. All we know was that we started paying attention to him so much when we realized that he was telling an interesting story.  Here it is:

   Under the sea, for months and weeks and days Dina and Julie spent the time playing and eating and sleeping and laughing and giggling. One day, Dina complained of a growing pain inside her. Every passing day became more and difficult for her. Julie felt awkward and confused of what happened to her friend. On the other hand she was thankful and felt lucky she did not have the same malady that had stricken Dina.

     On the third day of the great pain, a star fish noticed that two failed to pass by his vicinity. Old Henry, the star fish, missed those laughter and giggles and bubbling. So he went to visit the two. It was Julie who told him about the situation. "Oh, Old Henry, I pity her, but i could do nothing." "Dina has been crying all day, you see. I guess I am lucky it's only Dina who caught the malady."

    At that, Old Henry went next to Dina and made some inquiry. This time, Old Henry began to brighten his face and got excited. Julie got confused. Dina had the same reaction only that she wants an answer now. She was scared but hopeful too for a news of a cure. So Old Henry started to explain: "The reason why Dina is in pain is that a rough pebble entered her body. Now, since that pebble has rough edges it makes painful friction against her flesh. True, it is painful, but while Dina cries, her tears wrap and soothe and  smooth  the surface of the pebble" While the explanation began to unfold even more, the two became more and more convinced. They must have heard stories like this in the past, somewhere.

     Now, they are just waiting for that word to come out of Old Henry's mouth to confirm their guess. "...while the days past," Old Henry continued, " that same pebble which caused her so much pain, will be the same pebble that will bring her so much honor and wealth, for that will become a precious pearl"  At this point, as if listening to a great narration, confirming their conclusion, smiles started to draw wide on their faces, their eyes wide and dreamy.

End of the story :)
    This story never failed to bring us to life. Indeed, we all have pains: personal, emotional and even financial as well. Yes, they caused us growing pains, but when we begin to understand that those same pebbles are pearls in the making, we become free; free from the bond of desperation and paralysis. So, whenever you feel pain inside you, ask yourself: how big this pearl will gonna be?

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