Broken
Crayons Teach
I
stopped and stared at this picture for while today. And the thoughts started coming.
Most
people discard crayons that look like these.
They are short, stubby, most have the wrapper torn off. We might say they are useless.
But
they can still color. Oh, they are not
as easy to hold onto. They don’t look as
pretty as a fresh new box of crayons.
Yet they exist.
Some
look at me and say, “Oh he’s old. Of
what good is he now?”
And
I say, “If you only knew. I can still
form opinions. I still think, and
reason. I have feelings. I can engage in meaningful conversation. My skills are still intact, though some are
slower in response time than others. There
is a lot that I can do, and my wealth of experiences is just that – a great
wealth from which you could learn, if you stop judging me for my outward
appearance.
I
may look less than full of zest, and yet, I AM.
I have worth. I can still ‘color’. I’m not used up yet.”
Whoever
is reading this, put yourself in this text.
YOU also have worth.
Never
believe otherwise.
This is
my
morning
reflection.
P Michael Biggs
Words of Hope
Encouragement
Inspiration
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