Republicans Hope
26/07/07 07:49 Filed in: Republicanism
BUZZARD
If you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6' x 8' and is entirely open at
the top, the bird, in spite of its ability to fly, will be an absolute
prisoner. The reason is that a buzzard always begins a flight from the
ground with a run of 10-12'. Without space to run, as is its habit, it
will not even attempt to fly, but will remain a prisoner for life in a
small jail with no top.
BAT
The ordinary bat that flies around at night, a remarkably nimble
creature in the air, cannot take off from a level place. If it is
placed on the floor or flat ground, all it can do is shuffle about
helplessly and painfully until it reaches some slight elevation from
which it can throw itself into the air. Then, at once, it takes off
like a flash.
BUMBLEBEE
A bumblebee, if dropped into an open tumbler, will be there until it
dies, unless it is taken out. It never sees the means of escape at the
top, but persists in trying to find some way out through the sides near
the bottom. It will seek a way where none exists, until it completely
destroys itself.
PEOPLE
In many ways, we are like the buzzard, the bat and the bumblebee. We
struggle about with all our problems and frustrations, never realizing
that all we have to do is look up. Sorrow looks back, worry looks
around, but faith looks up. Live simply, love generously, care deeply,
speak kindly and trust in our Creator who loves us.
May your troubles be less, your blessings more, and may nothing but
happiness come through your door.