Video - One Good Turn Deserves Another: The Story of John and the Old Woman
In a small village, a poor farmer named John lived a humble life. One day, he saw an elderly woman struggling with her load and quickly offered assistance, carrying it to her home. She thanked him profusely and promised to repay his kindness someday. John humbly replied that no repayment was necessary. Months later, John's farm faced a severe drought, but the old woman unexpectedly visited with a group of villagers who helped restore his farm to its former state. John was deeply grateful and asked why she helped him. She explained that he had helped her in her time of need, and now it was her turn. John's farm flourished once more, and he continued to help others, inspiring a wave of kindness throughout the village. The old woman's phrase, "One good turn deserves another," became a guiding principle for the community. As John's farm became the most successful in the region, he never forgot the old woman's kindness and continued to pay it forward, inspiring future generations.