Once upon a time, a serpent chased a firefly.
The latter fled rapidly, afraid of the ferocious predator,
but the serpent didn't even think about giving up.
The firefly fled one day and the serpent didn't give up; two days, and nothing.
On the third day, now clearly weakened, the firefly stopped and asked the serpent:
Can I ask you three questions?
I don't usually proceed this way with anyone,
but since I'm going to devour you anyway, you may ask.
Am I part of your food chain?
No.
Did I harm you in any way?
No.
So then, why do you want to finish me off?
Because I can't stand to see you shine.
Many times, we don't understand the reason for persecution,
anger, lies, slander, why they make up stories about us, etc. . .
But here is one of the reasons:
They simply can't stand to see you shine!!!
Never Let People Bring You Down
When i read this, i had to smile. I know why my mom taught me this lesson. So many times i felt i had to apologize for working, for going to school, for travelling, for learning, for moving out of the ghetto, for buying a car, for doing what i think is best for me. I wish i could say it was an easy road but sadly, not. I have lost friends when the status quo changed. A good friend of mine shared with me this truth - live out loud! That is what i am doing and life is good.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
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I just remembered the quote" I don't have the time to hate people that hate me because I am too busy loving the people that love me" pitty I don't remember who said this, anywayeverything in our lives happen for a reason and those who don't make it to your future were meant to be there...
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