SlideShare una empresa de Scribd logo
1 de 17
Such a beautiful story.... It will take just 37 seconds to read this and change your thinking.
Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back.
The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation.
Every afternoon,  when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.
The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside.
The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.
As the man by the window described all this in exquisite details, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine this picturesque scene.
One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade passing by. Although the other man could not hear the band, he could see it in his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words. Days, weeks and months passed.
One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.
As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.
Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real  world outside. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed.
It faced a blank wall.
The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window. The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall. She said, 'Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.'
Epilogue: There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations. Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled.
If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can't buy. 'Today is a gift, that is why it is called   The Present.'
If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can't buy. 'Today is a gift, that is why it is called   The Present.' The origin of this letter is unknown, but it brings good luck to everyone who passes it on. Do not keep this letter. Just forward it to your friends to whom you wish blessings. 
With my best wishes… lebanon4ever

Más contenido relacionado

La actualidad más candente

Such A Beautiful Story
Such A Beautiful StorySuch A Beautiful Story
Such A Beautiful StoryCece 425
 
The two man story ppt
The two man story pptThe two man story ppt
The two man story pptMarrium Ishaq
 
The Window (story with lesson)
The Window (story with lesson)The Window (story with lesson)
The Window (story with lesson)Sanja .
 
Short story - The Window
Short story - The WindowShort story - The Window
Short story - The Windowbiancagoldman93
 
Gods Lonnely Man
Gods Lonnely ManGods Lonnely Man
Gods Lonnely ManLeviB17
 
Important quotes from quilt by ismat chughtai
Important quotes from quilt by ismat chughtaiImportant quotes from quilt by ismat chughtai
Important quotes from quilt by ismat chughtaiLiterature Guide
 
The 11th Floor
The 11th FloorThe 11th Floor
The 11th Flooricideb
 

La actualidad más candente (8)

Such A Beautiful Story
Such A Beautiful StorySuch A Beautiful Story
Such A Beautiful Story
 
The two man story ppt
The two man story pptThe two man story ppt
The two man story ppt
 
The Window (story with lesson)
The Window (story with lesson)The Window (story with lesson)
The Window (story with lesson)
 
The window by harry buschman
The window by harry buschmanThe window by harry buschman
The window by harry buschman
 
Short story - The Window
Short story - The WindowShort story - The Window
Short story - The Window
 
Gods Lonnely Man
Gods Lonnely ManGods Lonnely Man
Gods Lonnely Man
 
Important quotes from quilt by ismat chughtai
Important quotes from quilt by ismat chughtaiImportant quotes from quilt by ismat chughtai
Important quotes from quilt by ismat chughtai
 
The 11th Floor
The 11th FloorThe 11th Floor
The 11th Floor
 

Similar a Story of Positiveness

4nicestories 101130102638-phpapp02
4nicestories 101130102638-phpapp024nicestories 101130102638-phpapp02
4nicestories 101130102638-phpapp02Ntxhais Yang
 
Ego and relationships - Chandramowly
Ego and relationships - ChandramowlyEgo and relationships - Chandramowly
Ego and relationships - ChandramowlyChandramowly :
 
Sorrows of young werther
Sorrows of young wertherSorrows of young werther
Sorrows of young werthermaria afzal
 
C:\Documents And Settings\Rms\Desktop\Meaningful%20 Stories[1]
C:\Documents And Settings\Rms\Desktop\Meaningful%20 Stories[1]C:\Documents And Settings\Rms\Desktop\Meaningful%20 Stories[1]
C:\Documents And Settings\Rms\Desktop\Meaningful%20 Stories[1]rmshali
 
Worksheet of narrative
Worksheet of narrativeWorksheet of narrative
Worksheet of narrativeAde Lestari
 
Jack Sicilians poem project
Jack Sicilians poem projectJack Sicilians poem project
Jack Sicilians poem projectjsicilian7
 
New Voices in the New Age
New Voices in the New AgeNew Voices in the New Age
New Voices in the New AgeZahid H Javali
 
V+01 Cnterview+ Iith+ Whe+ Tampire
V+01 Cnterview+ Iith+ Whe+ TampireV+01 Cnterview+ Iith+ Whe+ Tampire
V+01 Cnterview+ Iith+ Whe+ Tampirecworley0
 

Similar a Story of Positiveness (11)

Nice Story
Nice StoryNice Story
Nice Story
 
4nicestories 101130102638-phpapp02
4nicestories 101130102638-phpapp024nicestories 101130102638-phpapp02
4nicestories 101130102638-phpapp02
 
4 nice stories
4 nice stories4 nice stories
4 nice stories
 
Ego and relationships - Chandramowly
Ego and relationships - ChandramowlyEgo and relationships - Chandramowly
Ego and relationships - Chandramowly
 
Sorrows of young werther
Sorrows of young wertherSorrows of young werther
Sorrows of young werther
 
The window, the chair
The window, the chairThe window, the chair
The window, the chair
 
C:\Documents And Settings\Rms\Desktop\Meaningful%20 Stories[1]
C:\Documents And Settings\Rms\Desktop\Meaningful%20 Stories[1]C:\Documents And Settings\Rms\Desktop\Meaningful%20 Stories[1]
C:\Documents And Settings\Rms\Desktop\Meaningful%20 Stories[1]
 
Worksheet of narrative
Worksheet of narrativeWorksheet of narrative
Worksheet of narrative
 
Jack Sicilians poem project
Jack Sicilians poem projectJack Sicilians poem project
Jack Sicilians poem project
 
New Voices in the New Age
New Voices in the New AgeNew Voices in the New Age
New Voices in the New Age
 
V+01 Cnterview+ Iith+ Whe+ Tampire
V+01 Cnterview+ Iith+ Whe+ TampireV+01 Cnterview+ Iith+ Whe+ Tampire
V+01 Cnterview+ Iith+ Whe+ Tampire
 

Más de Mohamed Alhalwachi (9)

Best Pictures
Best PicturesBest Pictures
Best Pictures
 
Mosque Of Allah
Mosque Of AllahMosque Of Allah
Mosque Of Allah
 
Colorful and beautiful birds
Colorful and beautiful birdsColorful and beautiful birds
Colorful and beautiful birds
 
Pictures of people who lifted heavy things
Pictures of people who lifted heavy thingsPictures of people who lifted heavy things
Pictures of people who lifted heavy things
 
Photos
PhotosPhotos
Photos
 
Hopes for 2010
Hopes for 2010Hopes for 2010
Hopes for 2010
 
Feel Happy
Feel HappyFeel Happy
Feel Happy
 
How to be happy? كيف تكون سعيدا؟
How to be happy? كيف تكون سعيدا؟How to be happy? كيف تكون سعيدا؟
How to be happy? كيف تكون سعيدا؟
 
Did you know?
Did you know?Did you know?
Did you know?
 

Último

9548086042 for call girls in Indira Nagar with room service
9548086042  for call girls in Indira Nagar  with room service9548086042  for call girls in Indira Nagar  with room service
9548086042 for call girls in Indira Nagar with room servicediscovermytutordmt
 
Russian Call Girls in Andheri Airport Mumbai WhatsApp 9167673311 💞 Full Nigh...
Russian Call Girls in Andheri Airport Mumbai WhatsApp  9167673311 💞 Full Nigh...Russian Call Girls in Andheri Airport Mumbai WhatsApp  9167673311 💞 Full Nigh...
Russian Call Girls in Andheri Airport Mumbai WhatsApp 9167673311 💞 Full Nigh...Pooja Nehwal
 
POINT- BIOCHEMISTRY SEM 2 ENZYMES UNIT 5.pptx
POINT- BIOCHEMISTRY SEM 2 ENZYMES UNIT 5.pptxPOINT- BIOCHEMISTRY SEM 2 ENZYMES UNIT 5.pptx
POINT- BIOCHEMISTRY SEM 2 ENZYMES UNIT 5.pptxSayali Powar
 
Web & Social Media Analytics Previous Year Question Paper.pdf
Web & Social Media Analytics Previous Year Question Paper.pdfWeb & Social Media Analytics Previous Year Question Paper.pdf
Web & Social Media Analytics Previous Year Question Paper.pdfJayanti Pande
 
Sanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdf
Sanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdfSanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdf
Sanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdfsanyamsingh5019
 
Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17
Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17
Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17Celine George
 
mini mental status format.docx
mini    mental       status     format.docxmini    mental       status     format.docx
mini mental status format.docxPoojaSen20
 
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activityParis 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activityGeoBlogs
 
BAG TECHNIQUE Bag technique-a tool making use of public health bag through wh...
BAG TECHNIQUE Bag technique-a tool making use of public health bag through wh...BAG TECHNIQUE Bag technique-a tool making use of public health bag through wh...
BAG TECHNIQUE Bag technique-a tool making use of public health bag through wh...Sapna Thakur
 
Separation of Lanthanides/ Lanthanides and Actinides
Separation of Lanthanides/ Lanthanides and ActinidesSeparation of Lanthanides/ Lanthanides and Actinides
Separation of Lanthanides/ Lanthanides and ActinidesFatimaKhan178732
 
Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SD
Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SDMeasures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SD
Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SDThiyagu K
 
Student login on Anyboli platform.helpin
Student login on Anyboli platform.helpinStudent login on Anyboli platform.helpin
Student login on Anyboli platform.helpinRaunakKeshri1
 
Accessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impact
Accessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impactAccessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impact
Accessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impactdawncurless
 
Ecosystem Interactions Class Discussion Presentation in Blue Green Lined Styl...
Ecosystem Interactions Class Discussion Presentation in Blue Green Lined Styl...Ecosystem Interactions Class Discussion Presentation in Blue Green Lined Styl...
Ecosystem Interactions Class Discussion Presentation in Blue Green Lined Styl...fonyou31
 
Mastering the Unannounced Regulatory Inspection
Mastering the Unannounced Regulatory InspectionMastering the Unannounced Regulatory Inspection
Mastering the Unannounced Regulatory InspectionSafetyChain Software
 
1029 - Danh muc Sach Giao Khoa 10 . pdf
1029 -  Danh muc Sach Giao Khoa 10 . pdf1029 -  Danh muc Sach Giao Khoa 10 . pdf
1029 - Danh muc Sach Giao Khoa 10 . pdfQucHHunhnh
 
Nutritional Needs Presentation - HLTH 104
Nutritional Needs Presentation - HLTH 104Nutritional Needs Presentation - HLTH 104
Nutritional Needs Presentation - HLTH 104misteraugie
 
microwave assisted reaction. General introduction
microwave assisted reaction. General introductionmicrowave assisted reaction. General introduction
microwave assisted reaction. General introductionMaksud Ahmed
 

Último (20)

9548086042 for call girls in Indira Nagar with room service
9548086042  for call girls in Indira Nagar  with room service9548086042  for call girls in Indira Nagar  with room service
9548086042 for call girls in Indira Nagar with room service
 
Russian Call Girls in Andheri Airport Mumbai WhatsApp 9167673311 💞 Full Nigh...
Russian Call Girls in Andheri Airport Mumbai WhatsApp  9167673311 💞 Full Nigh...Russian Call Girls in Andheri Airport Mumbai WhatsApp  9167673311 💞 Full Nigh...
Russian Call Girls in Andheri Airport Mumbai WhatsApp 9167673311 💞 Full Nigh...
 
POINT- BIOCHEMISTRY SEM 2 ENZYMES UNIT 5.pptx
POINT- BIOCHEMISTRY SEM 2 ENZYMES UNIT 5.pptxPOINT- BIOCHEMISTRY SEM 2 ENZYMES UNIT 5.pptx
POINT- BIOCHEMISTRY SEM 2 ENZYMES UNIT 5.pptx
 
Web & Social Media Analytics Previous Year Question Paper.pdf
Web & Social Media Analytics Previous Year Question Paper.pdfWeb & Social Media Analytics Previous Year Question Paper.pdf
Web & Social Media Analytics Previous Year Question Paper.pdf
 
Sanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdf
Sanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdfSanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdf
Sanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdf
 
Advance Mobile Application Development class 07
Advance Mobile Application Development class 07Advance Mobile Application Development class 07
Advance Mobile Application Development class 07
 
INDIA QUIZ 2024 RLAC DELHI UNIVERSITY.pptx
INDIA QUIZ 2024 RLAC DELHI UNIVERSITY.pptxINDIA QUIZ 2024 RLAC DELHI UNIVERSITY.pptx
INDIA QUIZ 2024 RLAC DELHI UNIVERSITY.pptx
 
Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17
Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17
Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17
 
mini mental status format.docx
mini    mental       status     format.docxmini    mental       status     format.docx
mini mental status format.docx
 
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activityParis 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
 
BAG TECHNIQUE Bag technique-a tool making use of public health bag through wh...
BAG TECHNIQUE Bag technique-a tool making use of public health bag through wh...BAG TECHNIQUE Bag technique-a tool making use of public health bag through wh...
BAG TECHNIQUE Bag technique-a tool making use of public health bag through wh...
 
Separation of Lanthanides/ Lanthanides and Actinides
Separation of Lanthanides/ Lanthanides and ActinidesSeparation of Lanthanides/ Lanthanides and Actinides
Separation of Lanthanides/ Lanthanides and Actinides
 
Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SD
Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SDMeasures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SD
Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SD
 
Student login on Anyboli platform.helpin
Student login on Anyboli platform.helpinStudent login on Anyboli platform.helpin
Student login on Anyboli platform.helpin
 
Accessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impact
Accessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impactAccessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impact
Accessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impact
 
Ecosystem Interactions Class Discussion Presentation in Blue Green Lined Styl...
Ecosystem Interactions Class Discussion Presentation in Blue Green Lined Styl...Ecosystem Interactions Class Discussion Presentation in Blue Green Lined Styl...
Ecosystem Interactions Class Discussion Presentation in Blue Green Lined Styl...
 
Mastering the Unannounced Regulatory Inspection
Mastering the Unannounced Regulatory InspectionMastering the Unannounced Regulatory Inspection
Mastering the Unannounced Regulatory Inspection
 
1029 - Danh muc Sach Giao Khoa 10 . pdf
1029 -  Danh muc Sach Giao Khoa 10 . pdf1029 -  Danh muc Sach Giao Khoa 10 . pdf
1029 - Danh muc Sach Giao Khoa 10 . pdf
 
Nutritional Needs Presentation - HLTH 104
Nutritional Needs Presentation - HLTH 104Nutritional Needs Presentation - HLTH 104
Nutritional Needs Presentation - HLTH 104
 
microwave assisted reaction. General introduction
microwave assisted reaction. General introductionmicrowave assisted reaction. General introduction
microwave assisted reaction. General introduction
 

Story of Positiveness

  • 1. Such a beautiful story.... It will take just 37 seconds to read this and change your thinking.
  • 2. Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back.
  • 3. The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation.
  • 4. Every afternoon,  when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.
  • 5. The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside.
  • 6. The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.
  • 7. As the man by the window described all this in exquisite details, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine this picturesque scene.
  • 8. One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade passing by. Although the other man could not hear the band, he could see it in his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words. Days, weeks and months passed.
  • 9. One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.
  • 10. As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.
  • 11. Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed.
  • 12. It faced a blank wall.
  • 13. The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window. The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall. She said, 'Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.'
  • 14. Epilogue: There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations. Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled.
  • 15. If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can't buy. 'Today is a gift, that is why it is called   The Present.'
  • 16. If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can't buy. 'Today is a gift, that is why it is called   The Present.' The origin of this letter is unknown, but it brings good luck to everyone who passes it on. Do not keep this letter. Just forward it to your friends to whom you wish blessings. 
  • 17. With my best wishes… lebanon4ever