When A Lizard Can, Why Can't We?
This is, I'm told, a true story that happened in Japan.
Japanese houses normally have a hollow space between the wooden walls. In order to renovate the house, someone in Japan breaks open the wall.
When tearing down the walls, he found that there was a lizard stuck there because a nail from outside hammered into one of it's feet.
He sees this, feels pity, and at the same time curious, as when he checked the nail, it was nailed 5 years ago when the house was first built !!!
What happened?
The lizard has survived in such position for 5 years!!!!!!!!!!
In a dark wall partition for 5 years without moving, it is impossible and mind-boggling.
Then he wondered how this lizard survived for 5 years without moving a single step--since it's foot was nailed!
So he stopped his work and observed the lizard, what it has been doing, and what and how it has been eating.
Later, not knowing from where it came, appears another lizard, with food in its mouth.
Ah! He was stunned and touched deeply.
For the lizard that was stuck by nail, another lizard has been feeding it for the past 5 years...
Imagine? it has been doing that untiringly for 5 long years, without giving up hope on its partner.
Imagine what a small creature can do that a creature blessed with a brilliant mind can't.
Please never abandon your loved ones…
Never Say you're Busy When They Really Need You ...
You May Have The Entire World At Your Feet.....
But You Might Be The Only World To Them....
A Moment of negligence might break the very heart which loved you against all odds.
Before you say something just remember...it takes a moment to break but an entire lifetime to make...
whether a true story or not...very sweet. thanks for sharing :-) Hugs
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Cat
The sentiment is absolutely true.
ReplyDeleteWhen you see this in real life it always amazes me what love can do.
Love can definitely work miracles Minelle!
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Cat
Ahh.....definitely a life lesson...one we should all remember......not to mention the power of love..
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I agree Abby...definitely a life lesson.
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Cat
Yes love is strong. I really like these moral stories, the name in English I cannot remember right now. And love is a tro way street of course. Not just giving food, doin the dishes, cleaning everyones mess. I wonder what the lizard in pain gave back. Maybe he had given her so much before these five years, who knows.
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Han
You're very welcome Han...happy you enjoyed it. Is the word you're looking for 'fable'? Thank you for the lovely compliment.
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Cat
What a fabulous, sweet story and a great messsge. Thanks for sharing Cat.
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Roz
You're welcome Roz...happy you enjoyed it. ;)
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Cat
This story brought a tear to my eye - such love.
ReplyDeleteHappy you enjoyed it Sunny...I shed a few tears when I received it.
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Cat