TRIBULATION
“Calamities can bring growth and
enlightenment.” said the Master.
And he explained it thus:
Each day a bird would shelter in the withered
branches of a tree that stood in the middle of a vast deserted plain. One day a
whirlwind uprooted the tree forcing the poor bird to fly a hundred miles in
search of shelter— till it finally came to a forest of fruit-laden trees.
Anthony deMello- One Minute Wisdom.
Hello Bill, this post reminds me of the story of the farmer and the horse.
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This farmer had only one horse, and one day the horse ran away. The neighbors came to condole over his terrible loss. The farmer said, "What makes you think it is so terrible?"
A month later, the horse came home--this time bringing with her two beautiful wild horses. The neighbors became excited at the farmer's good fortune. Such lovely strong horses! The farmer said, "What makes you think this is good fortune?"
The farmer's son was thrown from one of the wild horses and broke his leg. All the neighbors were very distressed. Such bad luck! The farmer said, "What makes you think it is bad?"
A war came, and every able-bodied man was conscripted and sent into battle. Only the farmer's son, because he had a broken leg, remained. The neighbors congratulated the farmer. "What makes you think this is good?" said the farmer.
Very warm regards,
Pietro
I read it too, nice one and helps at any moment.
ReplyDeleteIt's helping ME right NOW my friends!
ReplyDeleteAnd Pietro, yes I know that story, it's on the last pages of my book, borrowed from Sadhana, one of Tony' most popular books. :)
I am very happy and so nice to have those peace moments!!!!
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