Keep faith on Baba

One day I decided to quit... quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality... I wanted to quit my life.I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.God, I said. Can you give me one good reason not to quit?His answer surprised me...Look around, He said. Do you see the fern and the bamboo?Yes, I replied.When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care ofthem. I gave them light. I gave them water.The fern quickly grew from the earth. Its brilliant green covered thefloor. Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed.But I did not quit on the bamboo. In the second year the Fern grewmore vibrant and plentiful.And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit onthe bamboo He said.In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But Iwould not quit.In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. I wouldnot quit. He said.Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Comparedto the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant...But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over100 feet tall.It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strongand gave it what it needed to survive.I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle.He said to me. Did you know, my child, that all this time you havebeen struggling, you have actually been growing roots I would notquit on the bamboo. I will never quit on you.Dont compare yourself to others He said. The bamboo had a differentpurpose than the fern. Yet they both make the forest beautiful.Your time will come, God said to me. You will rise highHow high should I rise?, I asked.How high will the bamboo rise?, He asked in return.As high as it can, I answeredYes. He said, Give me glory by rising as high as you can.I left the forest and bring back this story.I hope these words can help you see that God will never give up on you.Never Give up - just keep the faith!!!!!