An Unforgettable Experience

When I was still young I once joined a group of voluntary trade union members to help a poor family to cut some rubber trees for firewood. I was at that time a rather weak and never did any hard work. When other people were taking up heavy logs, I tried to follow suit. But unfortunately, I coudl hardly lift up a medium log. Eventually I did manage to put it on my shoulder but to carry it to about 200 yards away was too much for me. Others saw clearly that I was struggling with my shaking feet, one offered to come to my assistance and took over my load. I was ashamed and I realized that I could not undertake hard labour .