A lake connected with a narrow stream

Do you see a narrow stream or a huge lake ahead of you?

Sure enough both. Didn't you? This image clearly picturizes both the aspects of life. 

Its pretty common for a person to go through narrow streams in life where one may not find much space to lounge around happily. The reasons might vary from individual to individual and from one situation to another circumstance. One may face a relationship breakdown and another might be facing financial crisis whereas the third may be facing a shattered career. But this certainly doesn't mean that one should give up one's life mid-way suffocating their breath through various means. One must try to accommodate themselves to the situation or circumstance and try squeezing through this passage. 

However, there would certainly be a positive reflection (the way reflection is falling on the lake) on our life awaiting for us with open arms. With a little push from our end, a gentle pull by our well wishers with a little amount of motivation and encouragement can certainly get us through this rough stage of life. 

Once we locate a shelter from this situation, one must wisely protect themselves. Soon enough one would find a crystal clear fresh water lake. Upon finding this ultimate solace, one must plunge into the lake to soothe the burns, cracks, cuts and try to heal the wounds by even blowing a spoon of curd thinking its hot boiling milk. As the saying goes, 'Once bitten twice shy' must always be kept in mind even while sailing through these calm waters. 

We could also be rest assured that as long as we are doing the right things in life by following the set guidelines of life prescribed by our scriptures, elders, executing tasks which are morally ethical, then these two mountains laid aside on either sides of the lake would protect us from any kind of calamities.

In the recent wake of an entrepreneur giving up his life due to a financial turmoil/pressure has raged the business world. Had he got some kind of emotional support from his well wishers, from his relatives & friends, I am confident enough, he would have also reached the shelter at the end of the narrow stream and eventually joined the crystal clear lake.

Come what the problem may obstruct our path, never think of giving up! Speak up to someone, consult an experienced elder but let your breath flow smoothly.

PC: Faroe Islands