Lessons in Life (Part 1)

I came across this beautiful mail sent by a friend of mine few days ago and I learnt quite a few things from it. Credits go to the contributer of each lesson learnt in their lives.

First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady.

During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions until I read the last one: 'What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?' Surely this was some kind of joke.

I had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50's, but how would I know her name? I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our quiz grade. 'Absolutely,' said the professor. 'In your careers, you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say 'hello.'

I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.

So from this story, we should learn to appreciate everyone we meet in life and not just take those not associated with us for granted. Everyone is God's creation. We have no right to judge who is to have the higher acknowledgement. Everyone is equal.


-little cup-