Grandmother shares a piece of wisdom using a carrot, eggs and coffee

We’re all in need of good advice now and then. And many of us turn to our grandparents for comfort when trying to weather one of life’s storms. In this parable, widely shared on the Internet, a grandmother offers some simple wisdom to her granddaughter.

Although the author of this piece appears to be unknown, their wise words have a universal truth that everyone can appreciate.

As the story begins, a young woman goes to visit her grandmother. She is stressed out by how her life is going and needs help. Her grandmother responds by bringing out a carrot, eggs, and coffee…

“A young woman went to her grandmother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed that as one problem was solved, a new one arose.