Naya: The Golden Rule of Duty

Naya was a bright, energetic young woman living in a small village nestled between rolling hills and lush forests. 

She was known for her kindness and determination, but there was one thing she struggled with: facing tasks she didn't like. 

Whether it was waking up early, helping with chores, or preparing for exams, Naya always found ways to avoid doing things she didn’t enjoy.

One day, her grandmother, a wise old woman, noticed Naya's reluctance. "Come sit with me, child," she said, beckoning her over to the porch.

Naya plopped down next to her, feeling a bit guilty as she avoided her stack of study materials. 

"Grandma, I just don't feel like studying today. I'll do it tomorrow," she said, hoping her grandmother would understand.

Her grandmother smiled and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. "Naya, let me tell you something. 

In life, there are things we love doing, and things we dread. But avoiding the hard things only makes them heavier in our hearts."

Naya frowned. "But why do I have to do things I don’t want to? It just makes me feel tired and unhappy."

Her grandmother chuckled softly and replied, "Do something every day that you don’t want to do, even if it's small. This is the golden rule for acquiring the habit of doing your duty without pain."

Intrigued, Naya listened closely.

"Take small steps. Today, it might be something simple, like helping with chores or studying for just an hour. Tomorrow, it will feel a little easier, and soon, you won’t think twice about it. Doing what must be done, even when you don’t want to, is what strengthens your character."

Naya took her grandmother’s words to heart. The next day, instead of procrastinating, she decided to study for an hour, just as her grandmother suggested. 

At first, it was hard. But as the days went by, Naya began to notice a change. She became more organized, more focused, and the things she once dreaded started to feel less daunting.

Weeks turned into months, and Naya had built a new habit—she did the things she didn’t want to do first, knowing that they would bring her peace later. 

Whether it was waking up early or tackling tough tasks, Naya learned to embrace her duties without complaint.

One evening, she sat with her grandmother again, feeling proud of how far she had come. "You were right, Grandma," Naya said with a smile. "Doing something I didn’t want to do every day made everything so much easier. I feel stronger now."

Her grandmother nodded approvingly. "That’s the beauty of the golden rule, Naya. Once you make it a habit, your duties no longer feel like burdens. They become stepping stones to your success."

And so, Naya lived by the golden rule, teaching others what she had learned. 

She became an example of discipline and grace, knowing that doing what was necessary—no matter how unpleasant—was the key to living a fulfilling life.