Emotion of Unmet Desires Learning story Patience Responsibility Complain less Part 2 of 3

the boy who complains about everything unmet desires Oscar had woken up in grumpy mood as he sat down for breakfast he scowled why can't have pancakes every morning this cereal is boring his mom raised an eyebrow Oscar we can't have pancakes every day cereal is quick and healthy and we need variety too Oscar slumped in his chair but want pancakes other kids get what they want he spent the rest of breakfast grumbling later when his mom suggested going for walk after playing video games for while he stomped his foot why can't just stay home and keep playing this is the worst day ever that afternoon after another argument with his mom Oscar wandered outside still grumbling that's when he noticed something strange nestled between the trees was tiny mysterious shop he had never seen before the sign above the door read see the bright side Emporium curious Oscar stepped inside an elderly shopkeeper with twinkling eyes and kind smile greeted him warmly Oscar heard your complaints all the way out here she said gently think have something that might help these are called positive glasses she explained they help you see things in new way whenever you feel frustrated or upset you can ask yourself these three questions one what do really want to do right now two if do it right now would it be the right choice how would feel afterward three what's something good can focus on instead Oscar was skeptical how can glasses help me with my problems the shopkeeper smiled knowingly you'll see sometimes new way of looking at things can make all the difference Oscar Shrugged but decided to take the glasses home the next day Oscar sat down at the kitchen table to work on his math homework as soon as he opened his book he sighed loudly this homework is so boring wish could just play instead of doing this he remembered the positive glasses and put them on the first question appeared what do really want to do right now Oscar thought for moment want to play but have to do my homework first the glasses glowed softly and the second question appeared if do it right now would it be the right choice how would feel afterward Oscar paused if play now I'll feel guilty because I'll still have to do my homework later and it'll be even more work the glasses glowed third time prompting him with what's something good can focus on instead Oscar smiled thought forming in his mind if finish my homework now I'll get to play later without worrying about it it'll feel good to be done Oscar took deep breath and started his homework he worked hard and finished the assignment feeling proud guess can get things done and still have fun later he thought just need to focus on what's important first the next evening Oscar stared at his plate with frown why do have to eat broccoli can't we just have pizza instead his mom looked at him calmly Oscar we're having broccoli tonight because it's healthy and pizza isn't something we can eat every day Oscar sighed dramatically but remembered his positive glasses he put them on and the first question appeared what do really want to do right now Oscar thought want to eat pizza and skip the broccoli the glasses glowed with the second question if do it right now would it be the right choice how would feel afterward he considered it carefully if refuse to eat broccoli now mom might be upset and I'll miss dessert because didn't finish dinner the glasses glowed final time what something good can focus on instead Oscar thought maybe can talk to Mom about having pizza tomorrow could eat some broccoli now to show her I'm trying he looked up at his mom and said how about eat my broccoli tonight and we have pizza tomorrow his mom smiled that's fair deal Oscar finish your broccoli and we can plan for pizza tomorrow feeling proud of himself for finding solution Oscar finished his broccoli and even enjoyed the dessert afterward guess negotiating works better than complaining he thought with smile one evening Oscar was sitting at his desk working on his math homework he heard his younger brother laughing and playing with toy truck in the living room Oscar crossed his arms and groaned it's not fair why does he get to play while have to do homework he glanced over at his brother who was having fun and then back at his math problems Oscar felt frustrated and annoyed wish could play too he muttered under his breath then he remembered the positive glasses he took them out of his drawer and put them on the first question appeared glowing softly in front of him what do really want to do right now Oscar frowned looking at his homework then at his brother again want to stop and play like him he admitted quietly to himself the glasses glowed and the second question appeared if do it right now would it be the right choice how would feel afterward Oscar thought about it if stop now I'll have to finish later and it'll just feel rushed plus won't feel proud of myself for getting my work done the glasses glowed final time and the last last question appeared what's something good can focus on instead Oscar paused considering the question carefully then he smiled if finish my homework now I'll feel proud of myself can play later without worrying about homework I'll be free to enjoy it Oscar took deep breath and refocused on his math problems slowly he worked through through them and when he was done he felt sense of accomplishment as he closed his book he looked over at his brother still playing guess sometimes being older means doing the tough stuff first Oscar thought realizing that getting things done gave him more freedom and joy in the long run as Oscar looked back at his day he realized something important managing his frustrations wasn't about getting everything he wanted it was about making choices and understanding that different things matter at different times he smiled feeling proud of the balance he had found the end