Modern Panchatantra at work.

A poor weaver once lived in a village. One night, as he worked late, his loom broke. In the dark, he stumbled into a temple and, while looking for help, he encountered a celestial being. Taking pity, the being offered a boon. The weaver, overwhelmed, said, "Make me the king!" "Are you sure?" asked the being. "Kings have enemies, burdens and risks". But the weaver insisted.

The next morning, he awoke in a palace, dressed in royal robes. At first, he basked in the attention. But soon, conspiracies arose. Ministers distrusted him; nobles mocked him; enemies plotted against him. Unable to bear the constant fear, he begged the celestial being to restore his former life. The wish was granted, and the humbled weaver lived in peace thereafter.

Moral.

A role beyond your preparedness can become a burden. Seek growth, not just status. Readiness, not title, determines your success in leadership positions.

Courtesy. The New Sunday Express

Tailpiece.

Got up at our usual time, the chores and we opened up the house for the day.

A wet Sunday.

And a quiet one at that!