Self-help "Lake" study guide
A very wise mother wanted to share a story with her teenage sons. Did she force them to read the book? Or ask, “Are you done yet?”
No.
The very wise mother left the book on the kitchen counter and said nothing.
Forcing a conversation may only create bigger challenges. Be patient. The initial joy is in making the effort. Not everyone will respond.
But the wise mother’s sons did respond. Eventually, one of them grabbed the book and sat down to read it. Then he asked a question.
“Where did you get the book?”
A conversation between mother and son began — and continued.
Years ago, when I was a teen facing a raging war, my father handed me a book about Mahatma Gandhi.
