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OVERIT · 05-17-2006, 12:33 PM

An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck.
One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the long walk from the stream to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half full.
For a full two years this went on daily, with the woman bringing home only one and a half pots of water. Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its wonderful accomplishments. But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it could only do half of what it had been made to do.
After 2 years of what it perceived to be bitter failure, it spoke to the woman one day by the stream. "I am ashamed of myself, because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your house."
The old woman smiled, "Did you notice that there are flowers on your side of the path, but not on the other pot's side?" "That's because I have always known about your flaw, so I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back, you water them."
For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate the table.
Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to grace the house."
Each of us has our own unique flaw. But it's the cracks and flaws we each have that make our lives together so very interesting and rewarding.
You've just got to take each person for what they are and look for the good in them.
SO, to all of my crackpot friends, have a great day and remember to smell the flowers on your side of the path!

happyagain · 05-17-2006, 02:00 PM

this is absolutely one of the most beautiful passages that i have ever read. thanks for posting it, it was just what i needed to lift my spirits.......

lost

Rusty Zipper · 05-18-2006, 03:25 AM

morn ov'a, ........................... love it,.................... xxoo, another crackpot

indigo · 05-27-2006, 05:06 AM

I've read this passage before and it never fails to move me thank you ang.

hugs indieannie

dotmeister109 · 05-27-2006, 07:11 AM

great post to start the weekend with. why is it, we can't think in these terms all the time??? thanks for the inspiration. I need it these days !

05-17-2006, 12:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
OVERIT Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Good Ole' Rocky Top! Posts: 3,540	Cracked Pots~~~~~ An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the long walk from the stream to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half full. For a full two years this went on daily, with the woman bringing home only one and a half pots of water. Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its wonderful accomplishments. But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it could only do half of what it had been made to do. After 2 years of what it perceived to be bitter failure, it spoke to the woman one day by the stream. "I am ashamed of myself, because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your house." The old woman smiled, "Did you notice that there are flowers on your side of the path, but not on the other pot's side?" "That's because I have always known about your flaw, so I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back, you water them." For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate the table. Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to grace the house." Each of us has our own unique flaw. But it's the cracks and flaws we each have that make our lives together so very interesting and rewarding. You've just got to take each person for what they are and look for the good in them. SO, to all of my crackpot friends, have a great day and remember to smell the flowers on your side of the path!

05-18-2006, 03:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rusty Zipper Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: my room in ct. Posts: 34,817	morn ov'a, ........................... love it,.................... xxoo, another crackpot __________________ *Rule 62*

05-27-2006, 05:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
indigo Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,928	I've read this passage before and it never fails to move me thank you ang. hugs indieannie __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

05-27-2006, 07:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
dotmeister109 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: delafield, WI Posts: 86	great post to start the weekend with. why is it, we can't think in these terms all the time??? thanks for the inspiration. I need it these days ! __________________ dottie :boat

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05-17-2006, 02:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
happyagain Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: a happier place than before!!!! Posts: 944	this is absolutely one of the most beautiful passages that i have ever read. thanks for posting it, it was just what i needed to lift my spirits....... lost

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