By Geraldine Rauscher
“Lift the heavy bricks first,” said the father to the son.
“But Father the small rocks are easier to move first,” replied the son.
“Let the small rocks be your reward for doing what is harder first,” said the father.
“Reward? But it is still work Father,” replied the son.
“As you get older you will learn to appreciate the little things you have to do because you have a reference of more difficult times,” said the father.
“Father…are you talking about your history and how hard you’ve worked?” asked the son.
“No, I’m talking about your future. I want to teach you to work hard now so you won’t have to work as hard later, understanding you’ve dealt with what is hard so you can be left with what is easy,” said the father.
The Bird With No Wings 