Toothpaste= Giant

I've a child who dislikes brushing his teeth with toothpaste.  Being the naughty teacher, I gotta let him try by forcing it into his mouth.  The same method may not work for every child.  I know him and I hope to help him overcome.  So... I asked my colleague to hold his arms and I helped him brush.  He's an Autistic child by the way.  

We did the same thing twice.  The third time, when I brought him to brush his teeth, he was actually anticipating me to squeeze the toothpaste on his toothbrush and he opened his mouth for me to brush.  I was so happy.  I was so glad that he had overcome his fear.  Of course after every trials we praised him for being so brave and for being so good boy.  We praised him for being hygienic too.  

Looking at him reminded me of facing the giants in life.  We are challenged everyday.  Some challenges are really hard to take.  Using toothpaste to brush teeth maybe a giant for my kid.  With help and bravery, he overcame it.  It takes two to work too.  He was brave enough to struggle less.  He depended on us- teachers as well as himself.  We need somebody stronger to depend on too so that when we are trying to face our challenges, we are able to draw strength from the stronger ones, to be motivated, to be encouraged to press on.  

Have we found the stronger One and have we found the right friends that will help us move on? Are we those kind of friend who would motivate our friends and encourage our friends when they are challenged?  We need friends, we need each other.  Adam needed Eve.  I need you and you and you and you too.