So when the day came, every child brought some potatoes with the name of the people he/she hated. Some had two potatoes; some three while some up to five potatoes.
The teacher then told the children to carry with them the potatoes in the plastic bag wherever they go (even to the toilet) for one week.
Days after days passed by, and the children started to complain due to the unpleasant smell let out by the rotten potatoes.
Besides, those having five potatoes also had to carry heavier bags.
After one week, the children were relieved because the game had finally ended.
The teacher asked: "How did you feel while carrying the potatoes with you for one week?"
The children let out their frustrations and started complaining of the trouble that they had to go through having to carry the heavy and smelly potatoes wherever they go.
Then the teacher told them the hidden meaning behind the game.
She said: "This is exactly the situation when you carry your hatred for somebody inside your heart.
The stench of hatred will contaminate your heart and you will carry it with you wherever you go. If you cannot tolerate the smell of rotten potatoes for just one week, can you imagine what is it like to have the stench of hatred in your heart for your lifetime???"
Moral of the story: Let's throw away any hatred for anyone from our hearts so that we will not carry negative energy for a lifetime.
Forgiving others is the best attitude we have to take! Try to love others even if we don't like them...
Are you carrying any potatoes.... ??
Small Things that Matter's Much :
Life is small; so love the moments you spent, moments once gone will not come back.... but it leaves sweet memories which stores small particles that you cherish for the .... " rest of your life "
Say Yes to Love.... No to Hatred
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