
A mole, a creature blind from birth, once said to his mother, "I am sure that I can see, Mother!" In her desire to prove him wrong, his mother placed a few grains of frankincense before him and asked, "What is this?"
The young mole confidently replied, "It is a pebble."
His mother exclaimed, "My son, I am afraid that you are not only blind, but that you have also lost your sense of smell!"
This interaction highlights the challenges faced by those who cannot perceive the world in the same way as others, reminding us of the importance of our senses and the understanding that can come from different perspectives.
A lack of awareness and understanding of one's limitations can lead to misguided beliefs about oneself.
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Tomorrow night: The Fox and the Crane