*_ Right Tools of Life _*
The kitchen tap was leaking again. With a sigh, I called a plumber.
A few minutes later, a middle-aged man walked in - calm, steady, carrying a faded toolkit.
I watched him at work. He pulled out a wrench - it was cracked at the handle.
"How will he fix anything with that?" I wondered silently.
He didn't seem bothered. With a quiet focus, he began loosening the pipe.
A rusted portion needed to be cut off. He reached into his bag again and pulled out a small saw - half of it was missing!
Now I was sure: I've called the wrong man for the job. But within ten minutes, the leak was gone. The tap was shining, and not a single drop escaped.
When I handed him a hundred-rupee note, he shook his head.
"No, Sir. Half of this is enough."
I stared at him, surprised. "Who refuses extra money these days?"
He smiled - a calm, grounded smile.
"Sir, every job has a fixed worth. If I take more today, I'll expect more tomorrow. When that doesn't come, I'll be unhappy. So I prefer to take only what's fair. It keeps me content."
I nodded slowly. "At least buy yourself a new wrench and saw. They'll make your work easier."
He chuckled softly. "Ah, Sir… tools are meant to wear out. That's their destiny. But even when they're chipped or cracked, they still do their job. Just like people - a few scars don't make us useless."
He paused, then added, "When you write in your office, does it matter which pen you use? Expensive or ordinary - if you know how to write, you'll write well with anything. But if you don't, even the costliest pen won't help. The skill lies in the hands, not the tool."
I stood there speechless. His words sank deep. The satisfaction on his weathered face was something rare - something money can't buy.
A Thought to Treasure.
In our endless race for wealth and comfort, we often forget the true "tools" of life-integrity, honesty, hard work, gratitude, and contentment.
When these are intact, even broken tools can create miracles.
But when they're missing, no riches in the world can fix the leaks within us.
ENJOY the day ☺️
Wisdom Thought!
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