by Alexios » Thu Nov 17, 2005 8:12 am
Once upon a time, a hunter was lost in the forest.It was winter, the snow was deep and it was freezing cold.The hunter was hungry and desperate when suddenly he saw in front of him a big cave.He went in, happy that atleast he could protect himself.As he entered he saw a great big bear in the corner infront of a fire.Come in said the bear,warm yourself and have some of the nuts and honey here.The hunter went close warmed himself and had something to it.As he got more comfortable he suddenly turned to the bear and said-Can you please move over a bit, I want to sleep a little and your stink is really unbearable...The bear didnt say anything and moved over to the other side of the cave..
A few days passed and when the wheather got better the hunter decided to leave.As he packed up his things, the bear turned to him and said-Pick up your hatchet and hit me hard on the back!!! The hunter was shocked and thought the bear was joking.-Hit me hard or else i ll eat you,the bear threatened.Not having any choice, the hunter hit the bear on the back leaving a great big wound.-Now please go, the bear said in agony..
After a few years, the hunter was in the same area of the forest when suddenly the bear appeared in front of him.He was petrified thinking that the bear would take his own back.But the bear just stood in front of him and said-Remember the wound on my back?? Now look at it,it is completely healed.But what you said to me about me stinking, still hurts me like a huge wound in my heart....The hunter turned away in shame and left without a word...
We may have hurt each other in the past.We may still do.But the worse thing we can do is say words of hatred against each other.Whatever our differences are,atleast during this very wintery phase of our history,lets talk over in a civilised manner.Otherwise the bears of this world will not show the same mercy..