This is a narrative about a wealthy farmer named Hemed who becomes discontented after a priest tells him about diamonds, the highest of God’s mineral creations. Believing diamonds are found elsewhere, Hemed sells his farm and searches fruitlessly, eventually dying penniless. Later, the new owner of Hemed’s former farm discovers diamonds in the garden stream. The story illustrates that often, the greatest riches and opportunities are within one’s own reach or community, emphasizing the importance of valuing what one already has and looking for solutions locally. It also prompts reflection on how challenging environments, like bad roads, can affect perception and lead to feelings of hopelessness.

This story is about Hemed, a rich farmer who left his land to search for diamonds far away, only to lose everything. After he was gone, the new owner found real diamonds right on Hemed’s old farm. The lesson: what we need is often right where we are — we just have to look and care for it.

I saw how 24 students linked Hemed’s story to their own struggles with poor roads. They understood that, like Hemed, they might overlook local solutions. In every role play, they connected bad roads to stress and unfairness, and they openly shared real ideas to solve it.

I learned that simple tools like stories and drama help youth see that answers are often close by. Students want safe spaces to talk, share ideas, and act together—turning local challenges like a bad road into a chance for change and hope.

I saw how 24 students linked Hemed’s story to their own struggles with poor roads. They understood that, like Hemed, they might overlook local solutions. In every role play, they connected bad roads to stress and unfairness, and they openly shared real ideas to solve it.

I learned that simple tools like stories and drama help youth see that answers are often close by. Students want safe spaces to talk, share ideas, and act together—turning local challenges like a bad road into a chance for change and hope.

What lessons did we learn?
1. Look within before seeking outside.
2. Value unity, creativity, and local resources.
3. Gratitude sparks healing.
4. Challenges can become opportunities.

Bible: “The kingdom of God is within you.” (Luke 17:21)
Quran: “Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves.” (13:11)
Bhagavad Gita: “One who sees the self in all beings never loses sight of the truth.” (6:29)