On approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. As the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the king indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many others never understand.
Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve one's condition.
Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride. Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance and put her into a taxi cab. She wrote down his address, thanked him and drove away. Seven days went by and a knock came on the man's door.