By Prince Onwuka
10th November, 2017 | 905 Views | 0 Comments
Label: d'Prince
10th November, 2017 | 905 Views | 0 Comments
WHO MOVED MY CHEESE? A CLASSIC ON CHANGE.
Category: MotivationLabel: d'Prince
The Story...
One day Sniff and Scurry arrive at Cheese Station C to find no cheese left, but they are not surprised. Noticing
the cheese supply dwindling, they have mentally prepared beforehand for the arduous but inevitable task of
finding more cheese. Leaving Cheese Station C behind, they begin their hunt for new cheese together. Later
that day, Hem and Haw arrive at Cheese Station C only to find the same thing, no cheese. Angered and
annoyed, Hem demands, "Who moved my cheese?" The humans have counted on the cheese supply to be
constant, and so are unprepared for this eventuality. After deciding that the cheese is indeed gone they get angry
at the unfairness of the situation Haw suggests a search for new cheese, but Hem is dead set in his victimized
mindset and dismisses the proposal.
Meanwhile, Sniff and Scurry have found "Cheese Station N," and new cheese. But back at Cheese Station C,
Hem and Haw are affected by their lack of cheese and blame each other for their problem. Hoping to change,
Haw again proposes a search for new cheese. However, Hem is comforted by his old routine and is frightened
about the unknown. He knocks the idea again. After a while of being in denial, the humans remain without
cheese. One day, having discovered his debilitating fears, Haw begins to chuckle at the situation and stops
taking himself so seriously. Realizing he should simply move on, Haw enters the maze, but not before chiseling
"If You Do Not Change, You Can Become Extinct" on the wall of Cheese Station C for his friend to ponder.
Still fearful of his trek, Haw jots "What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid?" on the wall and, after thinking
about that, he begins his venture. Still plagued with worry (perhaps he has waited too long to begin his
search...), Haw finds some bits of cheese that nourish him and he is able to continue his search. Haw realizes
that the cheese has not suddenly vanished, but has dwindled from continual eating. After a stop at an empty
cheese station, Haw begins worrying about the unknown again. Brushing aside his fears, Haw's new mindset
allows him to again enjoy life. He has even begun to smile again! He is realizing that "When you move beyond
your fear, you feel free." After another empty cheese station, Haw decides to go back for Hem with the few bits
of new cheese he has managed to find.
Uncompromising, Hem refuses the new cheese, to his friend's disappointment. With knowledge learned along
the way, Haw heads back into the maze. Getting deeper into the maze, inspired by bits of new cheese here and
there, Haw leaves a trail of writings on the wall ("The Handwriting On the Wall"). These clarify his own
thinking and give him hope that his friend will find aid in them during his search for new cheese. Still traveling,
Haw one day comes across Cheese Station N, abundant with cheese, including some varieties that are strange to
him, and he realizes he has found what he was looking for. After eating, Haw reflects on his experience. He
ponders a return to see his old friend. But Haw decides to let Hem find his own way. Finding the largest wall in
Cheese Station N, he writes:
Change Happens
They Keep Moving The Cheese
Anticipate Change
Get Ready For The Cheese To Move
Monitor Change
Smell The Cheese Often So You Know When It Is Getting Old
Adapt To Change Quickly
The Quicker You Let Go Of Old Cheese, The Sooner You Can Enjoy New Cheese
Change
Move With The Cheese
Enjoy Change!
Savor The Adventure And Enjoy The Taste Of New Cheese!
Be Ready To Change Quickly And Enjoy It Again
They Keep Moving The Cheese.
Cautious from past experience, Haw now inspects Cheese Station N daily and explores different parts of the
maze regularly to prevent any complacency from setting in. After hearing movement in the maze one day, Haw
realizes someone is approaching the station. Unsure, Haw hopes that it is his friend Hem who has found the
way...
THE END
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Prince Onwuka
Support Team Member at Hopeful Me
Umuahia, Abia State, NigeriaI choose to be a solution to someone's problem and to do it again and again.
- My favorite Quote
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