Inspirational Story: A water bearer in a town had two large pots, each hung on the end of a pole which he carried across his neck. One of the pots was perfectly made and never leaked. The other pot had a crack in it and by the time the water bearer reached his masters house it leaked much of its water and was only half full. Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments. But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it was able to accomplish only half of what it had been made to do. After two years, it spoke to the water bearer by the stream. I am ashamed of myself, and I want to apologize to you. Why? asked the bearer. What are you ashamed of? Ive been able to deliver only half my load because this crack in my side causes water to leak out. the pot said. The water bearer felt sorry for the old cracked pot, and said, As we return to the masters house, I want you to notice the beautiful flowers along the path. As they went up the hill, the cracked pot took notice of the beautiful wild flowers on the side of the path. But at the end of the trail, it still felt bad because it had leaked, and so the pot apologized again. The bearer said to the pot, Did you notice that there were flowers only on your side of your path, but not on the other pots side? Thats because I have always known about your flaw, and I took advantage of it. I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back from the stream, youve watered them. For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate my masters table. Without you being just the way you are, he would not have this beauty to grace his house. ‘Each of us has our own unique flaws. Were all cracked pots. Dont be afraid of your flaws. Acknowledge them, and you too can be the cause of beauty. Know that in our weakness we find our strength. Don’t undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others, It is because we are different that each of us is Special; Don’t set your goals by what others deem important, only you know what is best for You. Don’t be afraid to admit that You are less than perfect.
Posted on: Mon, 19 Jan 2015 06:40:06 +0000
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