A Parable: “Three Ways to See”
One afternoon, three women stood at a market stall in London, eyeing a crate of apples.
The first sighed heavily:
“Look at these—small, bruised, and priced like gold! Nothing’s good anymore. The world’s gone to the dogs…”
The second smiled softly:
“I think this year’s harvest is a blessing. The weather’s been rough, but these apples—though not perfect—are sweet. The farmers worked hard.”
The third said nothing, only opened her purse:
“My grandson’s poorly at home. He adores baked apples. Couldn’t care less how they look—just wants them made with love.”
The lesson?
We all see the world through our own story.
To one, it’s a crate of bad apples.
To another, a chance to honor someone’s labor.
And to a third, a way to wrap care in warmth.
Before you judge—ask yourself: *Where in your heart are you looking from?*
