Just had to share this one. Don't know original author at all.
THE BUZZARD
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
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
The bumblebee, if opened 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 exits,
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!
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.
