EVERYONE IS GOING THROUGH SOMETHING

EVERYONE IS GOING THROUGH SOMETHING—MORE THAN WE REALISE

I once read about a poor old man with a weak heart who unexpectedly won 900 million Naira in the lottery.

Fearing that the shock might kill him, his son invited their family doctor to help break the news gently.

During dinner, the doctor casually asked, "If you won 200 million Naira in the lottery, what would you do?"

"I’d love a vacation to Dubai," the old man replied, quickly adding that he didn’t trust the lottery system, which he believed only favoured the rich.

Encouraged, the doctor pushed further:

"What if you won 500 million?"

"I’d buy a small apartment in Dubai, so I could visit anytime!" he answered excitedly.

Seeing progress, the doctor finally asked, "And if you won the entire 900 million?"

With a grateful smile, the old man said, "Doctor, you’ve always been good to my family with all the treatments you provide. I would first give you 100 million..."

Before he could finish his sentence, the doctor collapsed and was pronounced dead from shock.

Life’s Lesson?

We often believe we’re the only ones experiencing tough times or great moments. But everyone has their own struggles, victories, and hidden burdens. We only see what people choose to express.

Take a moment today to genuinely ask someone:

👉🏾 HOW ARE YOU?

That’s my learning for today. What’s yours?

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