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The Cracked Ruby Stone

Posted by kangrofiq | 6/27/2009 05:42:00 AM | 0 comments »


in a kingdom, the king has a ruby stone that is very beautiful. King cherish and admire the stone and feel very happy because he has something beautiful and valuable. When empress would celebrate birthdays, the king wanted to give the ruby stone the prize to his lovely wife. But when the ruby was removed from storage, an accident happened and he drops the ruby so is cracked in the scratches.

King is very disappointed and heartbroken. King called for the experts to repair the damage. Some experts jewel has come to the kingdom, but they are not able to repair that ruby.

"Please pardon, majesty. Scratches on this stones can not be fixed. We are not able to return it as its original state". Then the king conducts of the competition, invite all jewel experts in that kingdom that may be passed by. Not long after came to the palace an old half-shouldered and wearing a worn-out clothes, claim as experts jewel. See the appearance that does not convince, the soldiers laugh and try to evict him. Heard the commotion, the king ordered to face.

"Please Pardon Majesty. I Heard your sadness because of damage your pity ruby stone let me servant to view and try to improve it. "
"Okay, I grant your good intention," while giving that stone.
After viewing carefully, the breath while interesting, the guest said, "I can not able to return it as its original, but if allowed, I will create this cracked ruby stone become more beautiful. "

Although the king's doubts, but he had desperate because there is more to do with the ruby stone, the king finally agreed. Thus, the jewel experts start cut and polish.

Several days later, he was to the king. And the fact that cracked ruby stone has carved into the very beautiful rose. Majesty is very happy, "Thank you people. Rose is the favorite consort of interest, quite suitable as a gift. "
The jewel expert away with joy. Not only because of the large gifts he received, but more than that. Because he was make the king happy.

In the hands of an expert, disability can be changed to be more beautiful in a way that adds more value creation. Moreover it with full sincerity and love to make other people happy.

I think similarly to humans, there is no ONE perfect, there is always a weakness of small or large. But if we have awareness and determination to change it, then we can reduce the weaknesses that have while developed the excess-surplus that we have and become a positive character. With the creation of positive changes is the strength taht will lead us in the more successful and valuable life!



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