Build Your Dam!

 thunderstorm

a beaver

builds its dam

Life is full of surprises. On any day, there is a high chance that we will encounter something unexpected. It is a sad fact of life that most surprises are negative. How can we avoid these negative influences in our lives that sap our strength and leave us drained?

We can do this by planning ahead. Look at the beaver. It plans ahead for the rainy days by building its dam ahead of time. Thus, it avoids many of the surprises that life is so fond of throwing at us.

Be like the beaver. Plan things ahead, so the surprises won't catch you. By being prepared for emergencies, you increase the quality of your life and reduce the amount of stress during a crisis. So plan ahead of that thunderstorm by taking action now. A little reflection beforehand will save you much grief in the future. Build your dam and be happy while the rain pours.