It Pays To Be Humble

Forwarded by Aamir Butt
12 July 2014 3:52 PM

John works at a meat distribution factory. One day, when he finished his work schedule, he went to the meat cold room (freezer) to inspect something but in a moment of bad luck, the door closed and he was locked inside with no help in sight. Although he screamed and knocked with all his might, his cries went unheard as no one could hear him.

Most of the workers had already gone, and outside the cold room it is impossible to hear what was going on inside. A few hours later, whilst John was on the verge of death, the security guard of the factory eventually opened the door and saved him.

John thanked the security guard and asked him what he came to do there as it was not a part of his work routine.

The security guard replied, "I've been working in this factory for 35 years. Hundreds of workers come in and go out everyday but you are one of the few who greet me in the morning and say goodbye to me every night while leaving after the working hours. Many treat me as if I am invisible. So today like every other days, you greeted me in your simple manner "Hello" at the entrance when resuming for work. But curiously after working hours today, I realized I had not heard your "Goodbye, see you tomorrow." Hence, I decided to check around the factory. I always look forward to your greetings everyday because to you, I am someone. By not hearing your farewell, I knew something had happened. Then I sought and found you!"

Moral of the story: Be humble, love and respect those around you regardless of who they are or what they have.