The Cracked Pot

A water bearer carried two pots, slung from the ends of a pole. One was a whole pot and the other had a crack.

The whole pot was proud of its perfection and the other, ashamed of its deformity. One day, the cracked pot pleaded, "Master, why do you continue to use me when I can deliver only half my load?"

Understanding the pot's dilemma, the water bearer said, "Look on the sides of the path we take everyday." The pot did and was pleasantly surprised to see a bed of vibrant flowers on its side, whereas the other side was dry and barren! "You may not be delivering your full load, but you are the reason for these lovely flowers, which I take to my master for his daily prayers!" concluded the wise man.


Do you realise that it is not about how perfect or imperfect you are, but what you are creating with your contributions that make the real difference?


~Taken from "How full is your cup?: 64 stories that can transform the way you look at life" by J M Sampath~