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One day I decided to quit…
I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality… I wanted to quit my life.
I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.
“God”, I asked, “Can you give me one good reason not to quit?”

His answer surprised me…
“Look around”, He said. “Do you see the fern and the bamboo?”
“Yes”, I replied.
“When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them.
I gave them light.
I gave them water.
The fern quickly grew from the earth.
Its brilliant green covered the floor.
Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.
In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful.
And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. He said.
“In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed.
But I would not quit.
In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. I would
not quit.” He said.
“Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared
to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant…But just 6
months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall.
It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive.
I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle.”
He asked me. “Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots”.
“I would not quit on the bamboo.
I will never quit on you.”
“Don’t compare yourself to others.”
He said.
“The bamboo had a different Purpose than the fern.
Yet they both make the forest beautiful.”
“Your time will come”, God said to me.
“You will rise high”
“How high should I rise?”
I asked.
“How high will the bamboo rise?” He asked in return.
“As high as it can?” I questioned.
“Yes.” He said, “Give me glory by rising as high as you can.”

I hope these words can help you see that God will never give up on you.
Never, Never, Never Give up.

Don’t give up….

Apple nutrition facts

A medium sized, 182 gm apple contains

Calories – 95
Vitamin A – 98 IU
Vitamin C – 9 mg
Folate – 5.5 mcg
Vitamin K – 4.0 mcg
Vitamin E – 0.3 mcg
Potassium- 195 mg
Calcium – 10 mg
Phosphorous- 20 mg
Magnesium – 9 mg
Fiber – 4.5 gms

Benefits of eating apples

Apples are a warehouse of phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are natural chemicals found in plants. These are excellent anti-oxidants and help the body perform other functions also.
The same phytonutrients also help prevent cancer.

Eating apples has been found to decrease blood cholesterol. Pectin found in apples plays a key role.
There is a lot of fiber in apples. Fiber helps in bowel movement, keeps the stomach clean and aids weight loss.
Apples have a good amount of calcium and phosphorous, which are necessary for bone health. Other nutrients present in apples, like Boron, also help in bone protection. Eating apples has been found to reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

Apples have also been found to help reduce respiratory diseases, prevent Alzheimer’s disease and manage diabetes.