Joha's JourneyBy Rodaina Elbanna

Joha's Journey
By Rodaina Elbanna
Created on 11 May, 2024

One day, Joha and his son were walking towards the market, with Joha riding the donkey and his son holding the reins.

Passing by a group of people, they criticized Joha for riding while his son walked. Feeling bad, Joha got off and put his son on the donkey.

The women were shocked to see the old man walking while his son rode the donkey. To appease them, Joha decided to share the donkey's back with his son.

As they continued their journey, the sun was shining brightly and the donkey's pace slowed due to the weight it carried.

People pointed and disapproved, criticizing them for overloading the small donkey. In response, Joha and his son decided to walk, leading the donkey by its reins.

Upon reaching the marketplace, they were met with laughter and ridicule. 'What a fool!' people exclaimed, 'Why walk when you have a donkey?'

Despite the criticism, Joha remained calm. He knew it was impossible to please everyone.

He turned to his son and said, 'This is a lesson for you. No matter what we do, someone will always have something to say.'

'We cannot let the opinions of others dictate our actions. We must decide for ourselves how best to live our lives.'

His son nodded, understanding the wisdom in his father's words. They continued their journey, unaffected by the opinions of others.

Joha and his son spent the day at the market, engaging in trade and enjoying each other's company, undeterred by the opinions of others.

At the end of the day, they went back home, their hearts filled with joy and their minds enlightened by the day's lesson.

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