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WHICH ONE IS MORE IMPORTANT?
As was tradition in their family the young couple dreaming of their life ahead…sought the insight of the wise one…before they were to wed.
The wise one swore them to secrecy…then said, “I give you but one task.
“Is it more important to love…or to be loved?” was question that she asked.
She told them to think about their answers…to discuss, together, their reasons why…then return in one weeks time to the place where eagles fly.
“I do not need to hear your answers,” the wise one said when they returned, “I do not need to hear your reasons why…
”No, the reason I brought you back today was so you can watch the eagles fly.”
“I want you to think about my question again as you watch these eagles in flight…ask yourself which wing is more important to them…the left one…or the right.”
Then…her mission done…the wise one…with nothing more to say…
smiled at the young couple…stood up…and silently walked away.
To love or be loved
To love or be loved – equated to which wing of the eagle, is more important. Really liked this idea – for both are required to fly.