My friend Sita and I were teaching in a private school. Sita got married, and her in-laws had a joint business. There were around ten people in a joint family. Initially, things were right with Sita. She was reasonably happy with the treatment she was getting at her in-laws' place.
As luck would have it, Sita's in-laws' family business started declining. Sita had to face a lot of problems from in in-laws' family. Whatever help Sita's Parents will give in terms of cash and kind, Sita's in-laws were not happy. Sita was finding it extremely difficult to face that odd situation.
I told Sita, Please accept the realities. If you realize it soon, it's the best. It's rare to find people who will help you out of a critical situation; rather, you will find people who gossip and laugh at your situation, and some will feel pity. Therefore, be bold, my dear friend Sita and face the situation. Sita continued her dialogue with God in the form of morning prayer. This regular activity gave her strength.
God helped Sita in a difficult situation. She got a Government school teaching job at a higher post than her previous one. Her pay packet was much higher than the previous one. Sita was happy with this positive change in her life. After one year, she was blessed with a daughter. With a little child in the house, Sita's in-laws' family was also very happy. Sita was thankful to me as I advised her not to expect any help from anyone. God helps those who help themselves. Sita became indifferent and concentrated on her work of teaching. Soon she became popular among her students. That fame gave Sita so much courage and a peaceful mind that Sita became a different person altogether.
Moral of the story- Instead of feeling depressed and expecting help from outside people, isn't it better one just try to take one's responsibility and not hope for anyone's help and have solutions to one's problems with own hard work and courage.
Sukarma Thareja
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