Perhaps this is what being a Sangha is all about. In our blindness we lead each other home
(thanks to carole)
Two Horses
There is a place in the
countryside with a field that has two horses in it.
From a distance, each
horse looks like any other horse. But if you stop
your car, or are walking
by, you will notice something quite amazing....
Looking into the eyes of
one horse will disclose that he is blind. His
owner has chosen not to
have him put down, but has made a good home for
him.
This alone is
amazing.
If you stand nearby and
listen, you will hear the sound of a bell.
Looking around for the
source of the sound, you will see that it comes
from the smaller horse in
the field.
Attached to the horse's
halter is a small bell.
It lets the blind friend
know where the other horse is, so he can
follow.
As you stand and watch
these two friends,
You'll see that the horse
with the bell is always checking on the blind
horse,
And that the blind horse
will listen for the bell and then slowly walk
To where the other horse
is,
Trusting that he will not
be led astray.
When the horse with the
bell returns
To the shelter of the barn
each evening,
It stops occasionally and
looks back,
Making sure that the blind
friend isn't too far behind to hear the bell.
Like the owners of these
two horses,
God does not throw us away
just because we are not perfect
Or because we have
problems or challenges.
He watches over us and
even brings others into our lives
To help us when we are in
need..
Sometimes we are the blind
horse
Being guided by the little
ringing bell of those who God places in our
lives.
Other times we are the
guide horse, helping others to find their way....
Good friends are like
that... You may not always see them, but you know
they are always there.
Please listen for my bell
and I'll listen for yours.
And remember...
Be kinder than necessary-
Everyone you meet is
fighting
Some kind of battle.
Live simply,
Love
generously,
Care deeply,
Speak kindly......
Leave the rest to
God
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