Building Your House

[The tolerant]

An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house-building business to live a more leisurely life with his wife and enjoy his extended family. He would miss the paycheck each week, but he wanted to retire. They could get by.

The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go & asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but over time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end a dedicated career.

When the carpenter finished his work, his employer came to inspect the house. Then he handed the front-door key to the carpenter and said, "This is your house... my gift to you."

The carpenter was shocked!

What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently.

So it is with us. We build our lives, a day at a time, often putting less than our best into the building. Then, with a shock, we realize we have to live in the house we have built. If we could do it over, we would do it much differently.

But, you cannot go back. You are the carpenter, and every day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall. Someone once said, "Life is a do-it-yourself project." Your attitude, and the choices you make today, help build the "house" you will live in tomorrow. Therefore, Build wisely!

[rose rani]

wow what a wise story

I like it so much

I have enjoyed reading it

thank you for sharing us
this amazing story

[:lost lady:]

Very magnificent story
I like it so much
This is what do we really need to realize that's "Life is a do-it-yourself project and your attitude
Thank You very much for sharing us
May Allah bless U Sis

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[M.o_o.N]

أم يزيد

Thats true my dear , we are building our ever lasting and next life after death . We should do our best to gain Hasanat and good deeds as Allah promised that Heaven and Happiness are for those whom done well in Al Dunia for Al Akherah .

Thanks alot my sweet sister , May Allah shower your life with love and happiness , Allahuma Amen ^_^