Adefolake "Fola" Adeyemi was a seventeen-year-old girl living in Ido, a picturesque town in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Known for its lush greenery and serene landscapes, Ido was steeped in Yoruba traditions and folklore. Fola's family, like many others in Ido, held a deep respect for their ancestors and the spirits of the land. Her grandmother, Mama Kemi, was the local custodian of traditions, often sharing stories of the ancestors and their wisdom.
Fola loved her grandmother’s tales but felt torn between her modern aspirations and the weight of tradition. She dreamt of going to university in Lagos to study medicine, but her family expected her to remain in Ido and carry on their traditions. One evening, after a particularly heated argument with her parents about her future, Fola fled into the nearby forest, seeking solace and clarity.
As she wandered deeper into the forest, she came across a grove of ancient trees that seemed to hum with energy. In the center of the grove was an old shrine, covered in vines and moss. Drawn by an unseen force, Fola approached the shrine, feeling a strange sense of familiarity. Suddenly, a gust of wind rustled the leaves, and a soft, melodic voice whispered her name.
**Chapter 2: The Ancestral Guide**
Startled, Fola looked around but saw no one. The voice spoke again, urging her to enter the shrine. Inside, she found an old, weathered journal and a carved wooden amulet. As she picked up the journal, a vision flashed before her eyes: a young girl, much like herself, standing in the same spot, holding the amulet and surrounded by glowing figures. The vision faded, leaving Fola breathless and filled with questions.
That night, Fola began reading the journal. It belonged to her great-grandmother, Adunni, who had been a revered healer in Ido. The journal detailed Adunni's life, her struggles with balancing tradition and modernity, and her encounters with the spirits of the ancestors. As Fola read, she felt a deep connection to Adunni, realizing that her great-grandmother had faced similar challenges and had found a way to honor both her heritage and her dreams.
The amulet, according to the journal, was a gift from the ancestors, meant to guide and protect the bearer. Fola decided to wear it, hoping it would help her find the answers she sought.
**Chapter 3: The Awakening**
In the weeks that followed, Fola began experiencing vivid dreams and visions of her ancestors. They showed her glimpses of their lives, their struggles, and their triumphs. She saw Adunni as a young girl, learning the ways of healing from her mother, and later, as a wise woman respected by the entire community. Fola also saw herself in these visions, not as an observer but as an active participant, learning from her ancestors and carrying their legacy forward.
One night, Fola dreamt of a great gathering in the forest grove. The ancestors stood in a circle, and Adunni stepped forward, addressing Fola directly. She spoke of the importance of balance, of honoring the past while embracing the future. Adunni assured Fola that the ancestors would support her in her journey, as long as she remained true to her roots.
When Fola woke up, she felt a renewed sense of purpose. She realized that her dreams of studying medicine did not conflict with her heritage; instead, they could complement each other. She could become a modern healer, blending traditional knowledge with contemporary practices.
**Chapter 4: The Revelation**
Empowered by her visions, Fola approached her family with a new proposal. She shared her experiences and the wisdom she had gained from the ancestors. She spoke of her desire to honor their traditions by becoming a healer who could serve the community in new ways. Her parents listened, their initial resistance softening as they saw the conviction in Fola's eyes.
Mama Kemi, in particular, was moved by Fola's words. She revealed that Adunni had once envisioned a descendant who would bridge the gap between the old and the new. Mama Kemi believed that Fola was that descendant, destined to carry their legacy into the future.
With her family’s support, Fola applied to universities in Lagos, including programs that focused on traditional medicine. She also began apprenticing with Mama Kemi, learning the herbal remedies and rituals that had been passed down through generations.
**Chapter 5: The New Path**
As Fola prepared to leave for Lagos, she visited the forest grove one last time. Standing before the shrine, she felt a deep sense of gratitude and connection. She knew that her journey was just beginning, but she also knew that she was not alone. The ancestors would be with her, guiding her every step of the way.
In Lagos, Fola thrived. She excelled in her studies, earning respect from her peers and professors alike. She often returned to Ido, bringing with her new knowledge and techniques that could benefit her community. Over time, she became a bridge between the worlds, a healer who embodied the wisdom of the past and the promise of the future.
Fola’s coming-of-age journey taught her that true strength lies in embracing one's heritage while forging a new path. She learned that the whispers of the ancestors were not just echoes of the past but guiding lights for the future. And as she stood at the crossroads of tradition and modernity, Fola knew she was exactly where she was meant to be.
In a quiet village nestled between rolling hills and ancient forests, there stood a grand, ancient tree known as the Arbol de los Deseos, the Tree of Wishes. The villagers believed it had the power to grant any wish, but only to those with pure hearts. Many had come to whisper their desires to the tree, and many had seen their dreams come true.
One spring, a young girl named Maya, with sparkling eyes and an unyielding curiosity, heard the legend of the Tree of Wishes. Her family was struggling; her mother was ill, and her father worked tirelessly in the fields, barely making ends meet. Maya decided to visit the tree, hoping to wish for her mother's health.
Early one morning, she set off on her journey. As she approached the ancient tree, she felt an inexplicable warmth emanating from it. She closed her eyes, placed her hand on the rough bark, and whispered, "Please, make my mother well again."
To her astonishment, a deep, resonant voice echoed from within the tree, "Your wish shall be granted, but remember, all wishes come with a price."
Maya's heart raced. She hadn't expected a response. She nodded solemnly and returned home. Over the next few days, her mother miraculously regained her strength. Joy and relief filled their home. However, Maya noticed something strange – her father's health began to decline. He grew weaker each day, until he could no longer work.
Distraught, Maya returned to the tree. "Please, Tree of Wishes, make my father well again," she pleaded.
The tree's voice responded, "Your wish shall be granted, but remember, all wishes come with a price."
Once more, the wish came true. Her father regained his strength, but now the crops in their fields withered and died, plunging the family into poverty. Maya realized that each wish, though granted, brought about unforeseen consequences.
Desperate, she visited the tree a third time. "What can I do to undo the harm my wishes have caused?" she cried.
The tree remained silent for a moment before replying, "The balance of wishes and consequences cannot be undone. You must accept the cycle, or choose to make a final wish to end it all."
Maya thought deeply. She couldn't bear the thought of her family's suffering continuing because of her wishes. Summoning all her courage, she made her decision. "I wish for everything to be as it was before I made my first wish."
The tree shuddered, and the ground trembled. "Your wish shall be granted, but you must never return to make another wish."
Maya agreed. She returned home to find her mother still ill, but not as severely as before, and her father working diligently in the fields. The crops began to recover, and life, though still challenging, felt more balanced and hopeful.
Maya never spoke of the tree again, and though her family faced struggles, they also found joy in the simple moments of life. She had learned that true happiness came not from wishes granted but from the love and resilience shared among those she held dear.
Doximity Surges On Earnings Beat, Strong Outlook, Stock Buyback Announcement
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Shares in Doximity (DOCS) surged Friday after the digital medical networking company announced earnings that beat Wall Street estimates, provided a better-than-expected current-quarter outlook, and unveiled a share buyback program.
For the fiscal fourth quarter ending March 31, the provider of curated medical news and telehealth tools reported adjusted earnings of 25 cents per share, comfortably topping forecasts of 20 cents a share. Revenue in the period of $118.1 million improved 6% from a year earlier and beat analysts’ expectations of $116.4 million. Subscription revenue in the quarter increased to $112.7 million, up 9% from $103.2 million in last year’s corresponding period, helping to boost top-line growth.
Looking ahead, Doximity expects current-quarter net sales to range between $119.5 million and $120.5 million, with the lower end of that range surpassing forecasts of $119.2 million. For the full-year, it projects revenue of $506 million to $518 million, below the $520.8 million Street consensus.
The San Francisco-based company said it had been incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) and automation into its workflow tools as it looks to sign on more healthcare professionals.
“We’re proud to bring AI and automation to clinical workflows, with over 580,000 unique providers using our workflow tools last quarter,” Doximity co-founder and CEO Jeff Tangney said in the company’s earnings statement late Thursday.
Doximity also unveiled a stock buyback program, announcing that it had authorized the purchase of up to $500 million of its Class A common stock. Typically, investors view buybacks favorably as they signal management’s confidence in the company and reduce the number of available shares available for trading.
Since early March, the Doximity share price has traded within a falling wedge, a bullish chart pattern that suggests potential upward price movement. Indeed, the stock looks set to breakout above the wedge’s top trendline this morning following the company’s upbeat quarterly results.
Investors should eye the $28 level, an area where the stock may find overhead resistance from a horizontal line connecting a series of price action over the past 13 months. A breakout above this technically significant level could see a retest of this year’s high around $31.85.
Doximity shares were up 17.6% at $27.92 at around noon ET Friday.
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