The Wish-Granting Tree

I remember attending a Seminar in Cebu Normal University with Mr. J. F. Kong, CEO of  Company B, he mentioned that people worry too much and and the truth is more than 90% of those worries don't actually happen. Sometimes, I worry even if there's nothing to worry about. I think the worst scenario even if I got the best. I know that worrying doesn't help and it will only decrease the value of something good. I hope I can totally eliminate worries and live a worry-free day. My former British Boss, late Richard Woodhead used to tell me, when you want something remember PMA (Positive Mental Attitude). He was the perfect example of a person who has PMA all the time. He appeared  to be so confident and happy. He always encouraged us and even see the best in us without knowing that he only had few months to live since he had a terminal skin cancer. Richard, you're part of what I am today, thank you so much. Every time I hear, "My Heart Will Go On", I always remember him, since this is his favorite song, he sang this during our farewell party when he went back to the UK. I thought that he was moving his family there for good...

Enjoy the story of the Wish-Granting Tree.

By: Christian Godefroy
(Source: Email from Saires )

This is Randy, my colleague with Saires, my friend in Dubai.

         There was once a weary traveler who sat down to rest in the shade

 of a tree.  He did not know that the tree he rested upon was a

 magic tree.  It is called  " The Wish-Granting Tree."

       Seated on the hard ground, he thought how pleasant it would

 be if he can sleep in a soft bed.  Instantly, a bed appeared before

 him. Astonished, the man immediately climbed onto the bed.  Then,

 he thought that it would be nice if there would be a beautiful

 young girl

 beside him who would massage his sore legs.  At that moment, a

 young girl appeared before him and began massaging him.

       "I'm so hungry," the man said to himself. "Having something

 to eat now would be a great pleasure." Instantly, a table appeared

 with delicious foods.

       The man rejoiced and began eating and drinking to his heart's

 content. His head spun a little and his eyelids grew heavy as

 the wine took effect. He stretched himself and was thinking about

 the wonderful events that took place on that extraordinary

 day.

       "I'll sleep for an hour or two," he thought. "The worst that

 could happen would be if a tiger wandered by while I'm asleep."

 Instantly a tiger appeared and devoured the poor man.

       You have a magic tree inside you, waiting to grant your wishes.

 But be careful! The same tree can also make your negative thoughts

 and fears come true. At the very least it will be influenced by

 your negative thoughts, so that the good things you wish for do

 not happen.

    That's what worrying can do.

       I wish with all my heart that you live a life free of worry,

 negative thoughts and fear, in the shade and comfort of your

 personal Wish-Granting Tree.