The Pond Story..

Once upon a time, there were two streams that were flowing towards the edge of the valley.

Said one stream to the other, 'Friend, I'm afraid of the falls ahead. Why should we keep flowing like this?' To which the other stream replied, 'What are you afraid of? The falls should be exciting!'

The first stream said, 'Exciting? There may be sharp boulders or slippery moss or strange creatures ahead.' The second stream had a hearty laugh. Then as they were nearing the edge, the first stream stopped to turn his flow.

Years had passed and they say that the first stream is now a muddy mess of water infested with strange creatures. The second stream who joyfully took the plunge, faced sharp boulders, brushed through slippery moss and made friends with strange creatures, has now grown into a clear pond!