The parable of the tree will help you look at yourself differently

Agree that there are many people who are dissatisfied with themselves and their lives. Many of us used to think that everything could be much better if it were not for our shortcomings, lack of opportunities, failures, lost chances and so on. Focusing on the negative, we deprive ourselves of the joy of life, and even in something, it would seem, bad, you can find good. The parable of the tree will help you look at yourself and your life from a different angle.

"One tree suffered greatly because it was small, crooked and ugly. neighborhood were much higher and more beautiful. The tree was very anxious to become the same as they are, so that its branches are beautiful fluttering in the wind.

But the tree grew on the slope of the rock. His roots clung to a small piece of soil that had accumulated in the crevice between the stones. An icy wind blew in its branches. The sun lit it only in the morning, and in the afternoon hid behind the rock, giving your light to other trees growing down the slope. It was simply impossible for the tree to grow more, and it cursed its unhappy fate.

But one morning, when the first rays of the sun lit it, it glanced at the valley spreading down below and realized that life is not so bad. In front of him was a magnificent view. None of the trees growing below, could not see a tenth of this wonderful panorama.

The rock protrusion protected it from snow and ice. Without its crooked trunk, knotty and strong branches, the tree is simply could not survive in this place. It had its own unique style and took its place. It was unique ".