"There is nothing so easy but that it becomes difficult when you do it reluctantly." - Publius Terentius Afer (Terence)

In a bizarre turn of events, a group of volunteers at a local non-profit organization discovered that the most challenging tasks were the ones they dreaded the most. The phrase, "There is nothing so easy but that it becomes difficult when you do it reluctantly," seems to be a universal truth, particularly when it comes to tasks that are not only easy but also unpleasant.

The volunteers, who were tasked with sorting donations and packing boxes, reported that the most difficult part of the task was not the manual labor itself, but rather the mental effort required to put aside their own preferences and biases. "We would all agree that sorting through a pile of old clothes is not the most exciting task, but what makes it difficult is that it requires us to put ourselves in the shoes of our clients and think about how much someone else would appreciate those same clothes," said Maria, one of the volunteers.

As the days went by, the volunteers began to notice a strange phenomenon. The tasks that were easiest for them to accomplish when they were motivated, but dreaded when they had to do them reluctantly, seemed to be the ones that were most important and impactful. "We realized that our clients were not just random people who needed help, but individuals with stories, hopes, and dreams, just like us," said John, another volunteer. "When we were able to put aside our own biases and preferences, we were able to make a real difference in their lives."

This newfound awareness and willingness to tackle difficult tasks led to a significant increase in the organization's efficiency and productivity. The volunteers began to take pride in their work, not just for the sake of completing their tasks, but for the impact it had on the community. "It's not just about sorting through donations or packing boxes," said Maria. "It's about being part of something bigger than ourselves, something that can make a real difference in the world."

As the organization's success grew, so did the recognition of the importance of this mindset shift. Other organizations, inspired by the non-profit's example, began to adopt similar practices. "We realized that the same principles that made this organization's volunteers so effective could be applied to any task, no matter how difficult or unpleasant it may seem," said Sarah, the organization's director. "It's not just about doing the right thing; it's about doing the right thing with intention, purpose, and passion."

The phrase, "There is nothing so easy but that it becomes difficult when you do it reluctantly," seems to be a constant reminder of the human condition. Whether it's sorting donations, packing boxes, or tackling any other task, our resistance to doing something can often make it more challenging than it needs to be. But as the non-profit's volunteers discovered, by embracing the challenge and putting aside their own biases and preferences, we can achieve great things and make a real impact in the world.