The Forgotten Stick – A Story of Gratitude and Reflection
There’s a saying — “If a blind person begins to see, the first thing he throws away… is the stick.” Think about that for a moment. That stick — his only guide, his silent friend, his constant companion through every moment of darkness — becomes useless the moment light returns. He doesn’t say goodbye. He doesn’t thank it. He just throws it away. But that stick… it was there when no one else was. It helped him walk, avoid danger, find his path, and regain confidence in a world he couldn’t see. It never asked for recognition. It never failed him. It simply… supported. This story may sound small, but the message is profound. We’ve all had “sticks” in our lives — people who stood by us in tough times, habits that kept us grounded, mentors who lit the way, spiritual practices that gave us peace, or even our own inner strength that whispered “don’t give up” when we were breaking inside. But what happens when we succeed? What happens when we finally start seeing success, healing, re...
