Every morning, Ramesh, the milkman, was troubled by a peacock in his lane. It would enter his garden and scatter flowers, angering Ramesh, who chased it away. One day, an elderly man saw this and said, “Why chase it? The peacock spreads beauty.”
Ramesh replied, “What’s the use of beauty? It scatters my flowers, causing me loss.” The old man smiled, “You only see the loss. That colorful peacock has become your lane’s identity. People come to buy your milk just to see it.”
Ramesh thought it over and stopped chasing the peacock. Within days, more people came to buy milk. He realized beauty isn’t just for show—it also attracts.
Moral of the story: Look for the good in everyone. Sometimes, what seems like a problem can open the door to benefits.