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(Message started by: ClusterChuck on Jan 27^th, 2004, 8:26am)

Title: Chinese Fable - (non ch)
Post by ClusterChuck on Jan 27^th, 2004, 8:26am

Chinese Fable

A water bearer in China had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which he carried across his neck.

One pot had a crack in it, while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water.

At the end of the long walk from the stream to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half full.

For a full two years this went on daily, with the bearer delivering only one and a half pots full of water to his house.

Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments, perfect for which it was made.

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 2 years of what it perceived to be a bitter failure, it spoke to the water bearer one day by the stream...

"I am ashamed of myself, because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your house."

The bearer said to the pot, "Did you notice that there were flowers only on your side of the path, but not on the other pot's side?

That's because I have always known about your flaw, and I planted flower seeds on your side of the path.. Every day while we walk back, you've watered them.
For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate the table. Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to
grace the house."

Moral:

Each of us has our own unique flaws. We're all cracked pots. But it's the cracks and flaws we each have that make our lives together so very interesting and
rewarding. You've just got to take each person for what they are, and look for the good in them.

Blessings to all my crackpot friends and relatives.

Title: Re: Chinese Fable - (non ch)
Post by Patrick_A on Jan 27^th, 2004, 8:32am

Thank you Chuck. I have read this story before. The Chinese have such a unique way of looking at things.
I hope everything is well for you!

Patrick :)

Title: Re: Chinese Fable - (non ch)
Post by Cerberus on Jan 27^th, 2004, 1:53pm

Well said and so very true......

Thanks again C.C.
Ramon

Title: Re: Chinese Fable - (non ch)
Post by Paigelle on Jan 28^th, 2004, 7:26am

That is great! And yes you are a crackpot! ;;D