The case of the rebel

Ever heard of the story of clams who used to grab onto weeds whenever there was a strong current in the bottom of the sea that they were living in. Well there was one of them who let go when a strong current came, despite the other elder clams's advice.

That single clam let the current carry it away. At first, he felt that he would be banged against a rock and die. Maybe the other clams were right. But then gradually he got the feel of the current and started swimming along with it.

Some days later when the current came, all the clams grabbed hold of the weeds, as was the procedure. Suddenly they spotted their companion dancing in the currents above. They could not identify this creature and said to each other 'Look, there is an angel up there'.

This story is taken from Richard Bach's book Illusions. How profound and true. Succesful people don't let things happen to them. They go out and make things happen. So is the case of our rebellious clam. Those who dare to venture to shores further or in other words those who are willing to risk it, they only get rewarded. The negative side of the equation is that you may not really make it, but you will atleast have the spleen to say that you dared.

Success or Failure is not the matter. It is whether we have tried or not - In all moments of this awesome life. Go seize it. The time and the place is yours. Choose to be a rebel; a sensible one. Not for the sake of it; but for the very reason that you want more out of the mundane life that many people seem to lead.

Cheers

Guru30