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Chopstix of Hope
Will one chopstick serve its function without its partner? We often see chopsticks in its full potential as a pair.
Hope is accompanied by action. Hope and Action works hand in hand. Imagine telling a farmer to hope to harvest his crops by doing nothing; no ploughing the land, no sowing of seeds, no watering. Will the farmer get to harvest his crops? Unlikely.
Once appropriate action has been taken, a positive mental attitude will yield your desired results.
Let this Chopstix of Hope accompany you in your journey of Optimism and Faith.
Chopstix of Hope
Necklace : 40 cm to 48 cm (adjustible)
Material : Resin
Retail Price : US$98
A pair of matching earrings come together with this enchanting necklace.
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This necklace has a little story....
There were two Chinese families, Tan and Teh who had been in the noodle restaurant business for generations.
Their forefathers had given them each a pair of metal chopsticks as heirloom with the message that these chopsticks will be the pillar of strength and hope that will bring prosperity to their children. Both families regard these chopsticks of high value and enclose them in a glass cabinet with gold coating in front of their restaurants to be consistently reminded of their forefathers' message.
However, in one very unfortunate year, a dreadful recession hit the country and their noodle restaurant businesses were badly affected.
Mr Tan, the head of the family then, made a painful decision to sell the glass cabinet with gold coating to raise more funds for his business. Mr Tan procured an extensive range of ingredients to serve a broader range of menu to attract more customers, with the attempt of providing more value for his noodles at the same price that his customers were paying. At the same time, Mr. Tan also used his forefather's metal chopsticks to cook the noodles, with the strength and hope to persevere through this recession. Many times he was disappointed that he was not getting the results he wanted. Holding on to the metal chopsticks, he persisted and constantly innovate his cooking and serving style to appeal to his customers. Finally, the Tan Noodle Restaurant pulled through and opened several branches after the recession.
Mr. Teh, similarly were also having a difficult time during the recession. However, the only action he took was to constantly gazed on his forefather's treasure with the hope that recession will be over soon and his business will improve. Mr. Teh did not take any positive step to improve sales, nor attempt to reinvent to cope with recession. He did nothing except hope. Ultimately, Mr. Teh had to give up his noodle business and the only possession he left were the pair of metal chopsticks.
