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
> for life 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:
> A bumblebee, if dropped 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 exists, 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.