Safe Harbour On Both Sides

Success Is in Your Hands It was about an old man who had spent his entire life facing continuous hardships. Despite this, he always remained happy and content. Someone once asked him the secret behind his peace. He replied: “I learned to cooperate with the inevitable.” In other words, he learned to adjust to what cannot be avoided. This is a timeless lesson. Many things in life are beyond our control. Fighting them doesn’t help—it only creates unnecessary confusion and mental stress. Instead, the wise approach is to accept such situations calmly. This allows us to preserve our energy—and use it in areas where our efforts can truly make a difference. This is a basic rule of life—not just for individuals, but also for entire communities and nations. When we learn to work with reality rather than fight against it, we unlock greater strength, peace, and progress. All India Radio, New Delhi, on 15-16 May 1983.