Page 44 - The Tree of Happiness

The Queen did not rest long because she knew there were other tasks that still needed doing. She now went from town to town talking to the people and telling them how much she needed them to help her. “Without you,” she would say, “I have no kingdom to rule. My goal is to make your lives better but now I need your help.”
She continued to go from town to town, week after week. She did not threaten or bribe as she continued in her efforts to recruit people to help her run off the dragon.
This task seemed harder than all of the other tasks put together. Many people said they would not help... it was not their job. Some said they thought she was crazy for taking on the dragon. ‘’Leave it alone. It is not threatening the royal castle.” Her advisors were appalled to see the Queen “Beg.”
“In my day,” said one of the older advisors, “we told our subjects what to do. And if they refused, we cut off their heads.” “Yes,” said another, “This asking for help instead of demanding it is going to ruin this country.” Some advisors even talked about overthrowing the Queen, saying she was unfit to rule and that one of them should take her place as leader.
It was interesting how others may discourage you from doing things you know are important for you to accomplish. But like the Queen, you should do it anyway.
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