Bob
started a new
job, in a small office, where four workers share a fridge. In that fridge is a Brita
water filter pitcher. One of my co-workers complained the water tasted
"dirty". It went on for a few days, and others
were stunned
that
Bob could
drink the water without any trouble. Others started to doubt about
Bob’s taste buds,
but the water really tasted fine.
Finally,
others
figured
out the problem was actually their cup. They simply forgot to clean it, and after a
while started
to affect the water inside it. They cleaned their cup,
and drank the water with no problem.
I can't
help but look at this, and think about the world we live in. Too often we
quickly blame other people, other things, anything else but ourselves.
"You're racist". "You're intolerant". "You're the
problem". The world isn't perfect, I know, but I think we should take a
step back sometimes and ask ourselves some tough questions.
Can
I be better? Is my heart really pure? Can I help this situation with
kindness?
I
want to tell you this; please clean your cup. Because when you do, the water
will taste much better. I promise you this.
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