A Lesson in Trust
We could all use reminders from time to time, so when I came across this beautiful story on trust I just had to share - enjoy.
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Cherokee Rite of Passage
His father takes him into the forest, blindfolds him and leaves him alone.
He is required to sit on a stump the whole night and not remove the blindfold until the rays of the morning sun shine through it.
He cannot cry out for help to anyone.
Once he survives the night, he is a MAN.
He cannot tell the other boys of this experience, because each lad must come into manhood on his own.
The boy is naturally terrified. He can hear all kinds of noises. Wild beasts must surely be all around him. Maybe even some human might do him harm. The wind blew the grass and earth, and shook his stump, but he sat stoically, never removing the blindfold. It would be the only way he could become a man!
Finally, after a horrific night the sun appeared and he removed his blindfold.
It was then that he discovered his father sitting on the stump next to him.
He had been at watch the entire night, protecting his son from harm.
Taken from the March 2008 Harmony Healing newsletter.
In love, light and abundance x x x
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Lorraine Cohen:
What a great story Lola
I may have to borrow it - hee hee. Reminds me that when we are being asked to be present and show up in situations when we feel we are all alone, we have more support than we think, especially by the Universe.
Thanks so much for sharing it!
Blessings,
Lorraine
www.powerfull-living.biz
Posted on March 12th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Gamy Rachel:
What a good ending for this story. I love reading stories with good endings
It is also encouraging. Thanks for sharing, Lola.
Blessings
Gamy
Posted on March 12th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
Goal Setting College:
I love the twist towards the end. It kind of gives those people wanting to take the leap of faith great assurance. That regardless of whether they can see it, sense it. Love and support is just nearby.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful story, Lola!
Cheers,
Ellesse
Posted on March 13th, 2008 at 3:39 am
Wildthreads:
I think this is a wonderful rite of passage and lesson in parenting. I think we need more of this kind of rite of passag
Posted on March 13th, 2008 at 4:10 am
Thinkfast:
Dear Lola: I was very touched by this story. Thank You for presenting it. I plan to survey your blog again in the near future. Right now I am working on getting my blog found.
Good night and be kind to each other.
Posted on March 13th, 2008 at 5:29 am
Dreammaker:
Reminds me of my favorite saying: “Only when it is dark can you see the stars.” Your friends and family are always there, but you dont necessarily appreciate them until you are in a dark moment in your life.
Posted on March 13th, 2008 at 5:56 am
js:
stumps are from sawn trees. Naturally felled trees do no provide stumps upon which you can sit.
Posted on March 14th, 2008 at 4:04 am
jan:
Why exactly is this a good story? A father drags his son out into the woods blinded so that he can sit out cold and alone all night only to find the next morning that his father betrayed him and he was actually never alone. You sickos
Posted on March 15th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Lola:
Thanks for the comments guys - all of them are appreciated.
Lorraine - feel free to share, it’s a great story.
Gamy - I love a happy ending too!
Ellesse - Amen to that sister!Support is there whether we are aware or not.
Wildthreads - I agree, and when I am a parent will hopefully remember this story.
Thinkfast - I’m glad to share something that touches you. I was touched when I heard it and knew I had to share.
Dreammaker - nice saying, will definitely store that. I’m a big fan of looking up at a starry sky so thanks for sharing.
Js - Erm thanks but I couldn’t care less!
Jan - Thanks for your interesting take but I think you are completely missing the point. Each to their own….
In love, light and abundance y’all x x x
Posted on March 18th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
Desika Nadadur | I Am My Own Master:
Help is just a few inches away if we only trust and surrender to what is–beautifully said, Lo.
Thanks,
-Desika
Posted on March 20th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
Chris Cade:
This was a delightful story - I too will likely share it on my site (since my site is devoted to spiritual stories).
Posted on March 24th, 2008 at 8:04 am
A believer in Christ:
My thoughts……
Why do we always assume the worst, even when the Lord who is so full of Mercy stands by us in all of his strength and love
and yet we still imagine that we are completely alone in the wild all the while he watches with us in spite of our fear.
In the Garden as he spends a night alone in his mortal fear of the Roman cross and scourge and even worse a complete separation from the Father
He asks that we watch with him , but we sleep and slumber and fail to watch and yet in the morning he is still willing to lay down his life for us.
He comes to restore us that we can overcome our fear and restore our courage for he is both the boy and the Father.
Posted on March 25th, 2008 at 4:32 am
Lola:
Thanks for your comments guys, I’m so glad it touched you all as it touched me.
Desika - beautifully put yourself, help really is just a few inches away if we surrender.
Chris - please share it’s a wonderful tale, short and sweet too.
A believer in Christ - We usually assume the worst because we cannot physically SEE the support that is all around us. We could all benefit from reminders that this amazing strength and love is all around us.
In love, light and abundance x x x
Posted on April 10th, 2008 at 11:45 am
Diane:
That’s a great tale! And one that makes us think about whether we’re truly alone as we go through life.
Posted on April 14th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Anmol Mehta | Mastery of Meditation:
Great great story…
Cheers,
Anmol
Posted on April 16th, 2008 at 4:13 pm