Saturday, January 24, 2009

Parable Of The Pencil

Once upon a time, in India, there was a pencil maker who made the best pencils in the world.
After making a pencil he would take it aside & say, "There are 5 things you need to know before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best pencil you can be."
"One:You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in someone's hand."
"Two:You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, but you'll need it to become a better pencil."
"Three:You will be able to correct any mistakes you might make."
"Four:The most important part of you will always be what's inside."
"Five:On every surface you are used on, you must leave your mark. No matter what the condion, you must continue to write."
The pencil understood & promised to remember, & went out into the world with purpose in its heart.
Now, replace the pencil with yourself. Always remember 5 things & never forget, & you will become the best person you can be.
One:You will be able to do many things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in God's hand, & allow other human beings to access you for the many gifts you posses.
Two:You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, by going through various problem in life, but you'll need it to become a stronger person.
Three:You will be able to correct any mistakes you might make.
Four:The most important part of you will always be what's on the inside.
Five:On every surface you walk through, you must leave your mark. No matter what the situation, you must continue to do your duties.

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