
The Boy on the Farm
By Eduardo

28 Aug, 2023

Once upon a time, in a small town in Brazil, lived a young boy named João. He lived on a farm with his family. João loved nothing more than being with his pets and exploring the surrounding nature.

Every morning, João would rush to greet his little chicks and ducks, then off into the lush green forest to forage for his breakfast. He especially liked exotic fruits and climbing trees.

Sometimes he would spend hours sitting on the highest branch, just observing the vast green sea beneath him. This was his home, his paradise, his haven.

Despite his love for his animals and the farm, there was one thing that always troubled João - school. He wanted to learn, but going to school meant leaving his farm and his pets.

He was often distracted by his longing to return back to the farm, to climb trees and to fish in the pond near his house. School was tedious for him, as his heart kept yearning for the farm.

His parents, understanding his love for the farm, never forced him to go to school. Instead, they always told him, "João, education is as important as taking care of the farm".

João realized that to keep his beloved farm prospering and to take care of his pets, he needed to learn. Thus, he decided to make a schedule that balanced both his love for the farm and school.

He woke up early, feed his pets, then left to school. He made sure he was attentive during classes. After school, he rushed back home to be with his pets.

Every day, João was learning new things at school and applying them at his farm. The farm was flourishing, his pets were happy, and so was João.

The days turned into weeks, weeks into months, and months into years. João was now a teenager, yet his love for the farm and his animals remained unchanged.

However, as he grew older, his responsibilities at school increased. It was getting harder for him to balance his time between his farm, his pets, and school.

There were days when he missed school to take care of his pets, and there were days when he couldn't go fishing or climb trees because of his schoolwork.

João's heart sank every time he had to miss climbing trees or going fishing. But he also understood the importance of education and the value it would bring to his farm.

It was a difficult period for João, as he strove to strike a balance between his work and his play. His farm needed him, his pets required care, and his education demanded time.

João never lost heart. He knew he had to find a solution that would help him manage everything. He started reading books on time management and planning.

Gradually, he learned to organize his day better. He woke up earlier to spend more time on the farm and with his animals, and then dedicated a specific time for school.

It was no easy task, but João was determined. He learned to prioritize and make sacrifices, because he understood the value of education and the importance of his farm.

Despite the hardships, João never regretted his decision. He appreciated the knowledge he gained in school, and he loved everything about his farm and his pets.

Even though he missed out on fishing or climbing trees sometimes, he knew he was making a sacrifice for a greater good. His love for the farm and his animals never waned.

His parents were proud of him. He became a role model in his community. João proved that it was possible to follow your heart and still fulfill your responsibilities.

As João grew older, he realized the importance of the decisions he had made as a kid. He saw how education had helped him grow his farm and take care of his animals better.

João's farm was now a thriving one, his animals were happy and healthy, and he was doing well in school. Everything was just as he had dreamed it would be.

Looking back, João realized that it was his love for his farm and animals, and the value of education, that guided him through his journey.

Even though there were many ups and downs, it was his clear vision and consistent effort that gave him the strength to overcome the challenges.

João's story is a reminder that no matter what you love to do, no matter what your heart yearns for, you can always find a way to do it without compromising your responsibilities.

Today, João is not just a farm boy. He is a proud farmer, a diligent student, and a caring pet owner. He made the choice of balancing his love and responsibilities and never regretted it.

João's journey is a true testament to the saying - where there is a will, there is a way. He found his way, and it was the right one.

And so, the story of João continues, as he continues to balance his love for his farm and his animals, and his dedication towards his education.

João’s story is a testament that with a clear vision, determination and a little bit of planning, it is possible to balance all your passions and responsibilities.

João is truly a shining example to his community and to all those who yearn to follow their heart while fulfilling their responsibilities. And so, the legend of João, the boy on the farm continues...