Lessons from a BUZZARD, a BAT, and a BUMBLEBEE

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BUZZARD: If you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6' x 8' 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 10-12 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.

BAT: The ordinary bat that flies around at night, a remarkably 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 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.

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. 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. May
your troubles be less, your blessings more, and may nothing but
happiness come through your door.