Wise word Wednesday: feed one another. A woman who had worked all her life to bring about good was granted one wish: \u201cBefore I die let me visit both hell and heaven.\u201d Her wish was granted.
\nShe was whisked off to a great banquet hall. The tables were piled high with delicious food and drink. Around the tables sat miserable, starving people as wretched as could be. \u201cWhy are they like this?\u201d she asked the angel who accompanied her. \u201cLook at their arms,\u201d the angel replied. She looked and saw that attached to the people\u2019s arms were long chopsticks secured above the elbow. Unable to bend their elbows, the people aimed the chopsticks at the food, missed every time and sat hungry, frustrated and miserable. \u201cIndeed this is hell! Take me away from here!\u201d<\/p>\n
She was then whisked off to heaven. Again she found herself in a great banqueting hall with tables piled high. Around the tables sat people laughing, contented, joyful. \u201cNo chopsticks I suppose,\u201d she said. \u201cOh yes there are. Look \u2013 just as in hell they are long and attached above the elbow but look\u2026 here people have learned to feed one another\u201d. <\/p>\n
Today remember true joy comes from serving those around you and when you focus on yourself you starve along with everyone around you. Choose heaven or hell on earth by choosing service or selfishness now.
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