Theme: Cooperation
The best wine
In the Italian Alps there was a small village that was
dedicated to growing grapes for wine production. Once a
year, there was a big party to celebrate the success of
the harvest.
At this party, following tradition, each wine producer,
resident of the village, brought a bottle of their best
wine and poured it into a large barrel that was in the
central square. Everyone acted this way, and the result
was a barrel full of excellent quality wine. It was a
gesture of gratitude for the production of the year and
sharing the blessings received with neighbors and
friends.
However, that year, one of the residents thought:
- Why should I take a bottle of my purest wine? I'll
take water in the bottle. It is going to have so much
wine, mine won't be missed. And even if the mixed of
wine is not good, they'll never know that I added water!
And so, he did.
At the highest moment of the party, as usual, everyone
gathered in the square with their mugs to get a portion
of that prime quality wine.
It was supposed to be a moment of great satisfaction,
however, as they turned on the tap of the barrel, a
silence fell over the crowd. Only pure water came out of
the barrel.
It was the biggest disappointment! Nobody knew what to
say. Producers looked down.
Soon everyone understood what had happened. Everyone
thought the same way: “if I don't cooperate, no one will
notice”.
But the opposite happened. All were exposed.
The party ended and the people went to their homes
saddened and ashamed.
But since mistakes and negative experiences can also be
used for good, what happened that year was a beautiful
lesson for everyone.
The following year, and the years that followed, no one
else thought of acting that way. Inhabitants had learned
that everyone's collaboration is what makes the final
result. We should always do well our part, and not just
expect others to do it for us.
Everyone collaborated again with their best wines and
the party was once again very delicious and happy.
(Adapted from the text of the website
Passatempo Espírita.)
Translation:
Larissa Martine - larissa_am@hotmail.com
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