If you put a buzzard in a
pen that is 6 feet by 8 feet 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 to 12 feet.
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.
THE BAT
The ordinary bat that flies
around at night, a remarkable 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, no
doubt, 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.
THE 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 courage and faith looks forward and up!
Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply,
Speak kindly And trust in Your Creator.
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