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!
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That's the answer, the escape route and the solution to
any problem...
just 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.
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