The Wise Little Dwarf in My Fingernail

The Wise Little Dwarf in My Fingernail

One evening, as a young lady trimmed her nails, one clipping suddenly sprang to life, bouncing off the table and transforming into a tiny dwarf! Stunned, she nearly dropped her nail clippers.

The dwarf chuckled, dusting himself off. "Relax, my dear! I’m no ghost—just here for a chat."

Still wide-eyed, she hesitated. "What… could we possibly talk about?"

"Anything!" said the dwarf, crossing his legs mid-air. "Ask me anything at all."

Curiosity overtook her fear. "When I cut you off my fingers… does it hurt you?"

The dwarf grinned. "Pain is a matter of perspective. A gentle trim? I’ll fade away peacefully. But hack at me recklessly?" He shuddered. "Let’s just say neither of us enjoys that."

"Good point," she admitted.

Leaning in, she asked, "Is there a lesson in all this?"

"Ah!" His eyes twinkled. "Nails are tiny philosophers. Grow them too long, and they’ll snag, scratch, or even draw blood—like unchecked anger, greed, or toxic people in your life." He wagged a finger. "Some things—and some folks—need trimming before they cause harm. Even what’s part of you can become a burden if neglected."

"And yet," he added, "a nail has purpose. It peels fruit, scratches itches, and even signals health. Much like life’s troubles, if you handle them wisely, they shape you."

The young lady laughed. "You nailed that advice!"

With a wink, the dwarf curled back into a clipping and landed on a sheet of paper. She tossed it away and whispered, "Time to trim my temper… set boundaries with Mr. X… and finally tell Ms. Y no."

M.L.Narendra Kumar

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