Fable of the Porcupine
It was the coldest winter ever. Many animals died because of the cold. The
porcupines, realizing the situation, decided to group together to keep
warm. This way they covered and protected themselves; but the quills
of each one wounded their closest companions.
After a while, they decided to distance themselves one from the other and
they began to die, alone and frozen.

So they had to make a choice: either accept the quills of their companions
or disappear from the Earth. Wisely, they decided to go back to
being together. They learned to live with the little wounds caused by the
close relationship with their companions in order to receive the heat that
came from the others. This way they were able to survive.

The best relationship is not the one that brings together perfect people,
but when each individual learns to live with the imperfections of others
and can admire the other person's good qualities.
(copied from my school teacher's wall)

Before you think of saying an unkind word
Think of someone who can't speak

Before you complain about the taste of your food
Think of someone who has nothing to eat

Before you complain about your friends
Think of someone who's crying out to God for a companion

Today before you complain about life
Think of someone who went too early to heaven

Before you argue about your dirty house; someone didn't clean or sweep
Think of the people who are living in the streets

Before whining about the distance you drive
Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet

And when you are tired and complain about your job
Think of the unemployed, the disabled and those who wished they had your job.

But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another
Remember that not one of us are without sin and we all answer to one maker

And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down
Put a smile on your face and thank God you're alive and still around.

Life is a gift of GOD.
LIVE it....
AND FULFILL it...........



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&
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