The Cracked Pot’s Hidden Gift

The Cracked Pot A water bearer carried two pots on a stick across his shoulders. One pot was perfect;

the other had a crack. By the time the bearer reached home each day,

the cracked pot was only half full. For a long time, the cracked pot felt ashamed.

One day it apologized to the water bearer for wasting water. The bearer smiled and said,

“Did you notice the flowers on your side of the path?” The cracked pot had never paid attention.

The bearer explained, “I knew about your crack, so I planted flower seeds along your

side. Every day, you water them, and they bloom. Without you,

this path would not be so beautiful.” The cracked pot understood that its flaw was also