The Cooling Stream

There are no roads. Roads are made by walking.

This is an age old saying.

Its truth is undeniable.

And its words expansive and transformational.

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Where there's an idea, there's a DIY.

Where there's a will, there's a way.

Where there's passion, there's determination to succeed.

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That is how we solve difficult problems with simple ideas.

That is how we create miracles with simple tools.

And that is how we make our many dreams come true.

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They all come from our widest imagination.

They all come from our unwavering commitment.

They all come from our strong desire to make a difference.

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But if we don't try, we will never do.

And if we never do, we will never be successful.

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Things just don't fall from the sky magically.

We must act, and act effectively and soon.

But we must also act prudently and cautiously.

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I was driving slowly up the slope of a steep hill.

It was a narrow road to a remote village miles away.

It was built by its people who was fed up with the water way.

They yearned for a dream come true.

And they made their way.

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I finally drove to the top of the hill.

Looking down, I could see the village and its people.

Soon, I told myself, the steep hill will be no more.

I looked at the people, and shook their hands.

And smile to them with their confident smiles...