The Power of a Small Good Deed | Moral Story”

The Wise Old Oak and the Young SaplingIn a lush forest, a wise old oak tree had stood for centuries, its roots deeply embedded in the earth, its branches reaching for the sky. It had witnessed countless seasons—storms, droughts, and sun-drenched days—and had learned the secret to a long life: resilience.Nearby, a young sapling sprouted. It was eager and ambitious, wanting to grow tall as quickly as possible. The sapling scoffed at the oak's slow, steady growth. "Why do you not rush to the sun?" the sapling asked one day. "See how quickly I grow! I will soon be taller than you."The old oak merely smiled. "Growth is not a race, little one," it whispered. "It is a journey."One day, a powerful storm swept through the forest. The wind howled and the rain poured down. The young sapling, having grown quickly but without deep roots, swayed violently. Its slender trunk bent and creaked under the pressure. It was terrified of being uprooted.Meanwhile, the old oak stood firm. Its branches swayed, but its massive trunk did not give way. Its deep, strong roots held it steady against the storm's fury.When the storm passed, the sapling looked at the oak in awe. "How did you withstand the storm?" it asked. "I thought I would surely fall."The old oak replied, "You focused on growing tall, but I focused on growing strong. I spent my years sinking my roots deeper into the earth. It is not our height that defines us, but the strength of our foundation