Climbing 80 Floors Without a Lift

There were once two brothers who lived on the 80th floor of a tall building. One day, when they returned home, they discovered with dismay that the elevators were out of order. They had no choice but to climb the stairs to reach their apartment. Exhausted and breathless by the time they reached the 20th floor, they decided to leave their bags behind and retrieve them the following day. They left their bags and continued their climb.

As they made their way to the 40th floor, their frustration grew, and they became agitated. The younger brother began to complain, and soon they were quarreling. Despite their quarrel, they persisted in climbing, arguing all the way to the 60th floor.

At that point, they realized they only had 20 more levels to go and decided to stop their quarrel and continue their ascent in peace. Silently, they pressed on, finally reaching their home. Standing before the door, they calmly waited for the other to open it, only to realize that the key was in the bags they had left on the 20th floor.

This story serves as a reflection on our own lives and experiences.

Each one of us is on a journey through the tall building called life. Some climb all 80 floors, while others reach fewer. Along the way, we are influenced by different people. Initially, it may be our friends and parents who shape our expectations until the 20th floor. Then, it becomes our spouse and loved ones who accompany us to the next level. Often, we sacrifice our own desires and passions under the weight of pressure and stress. By the age of 20, we become weary and consider abandoning our burdens. Freed from stress, we work with enthusiasm and dream big aspirations.

By the time we reach 40 years old, our visions and dreams start to fade. We feel dissatisfied and begin to complain and criticize. Life becomes a source of misery, as we are never content.

When we reach 60, we realize there is little left to complain about, and we embark on the final phase of our journey in peace and serenity. We believe there is nothing more to disappoint us, only to realize that we still carry an unfulfilled dream – a dream we abandoned 60 years ago. So, what is your dream? Discover it and pursue it, so that you may live without regret.

Remember these key principles:

Accept yourself.

Believe in yourself.

Like yourself.

Within each of us lies immense power, abundant treasures, and limitless possibilities. If we harness these forces and put them into action, we can change the course of history.