“42nd story”
First published: June.07.2018
A blind man was walking in a dark alley carrying a clay pot of water on his shoulder and a lit lantern in his other hand.
A nosy person was passing in the opposite direction and as soon as he saw the blind man with a lantern, he started laughing and making fun of him.
The nosy person said: “Maybe I should remind you that you are blind, and you don’t need lights to carry.”
The blind man tried to ignore him and just continued walking.
The nosy person added: “Why would a blind person need a light? To hope to see?” The passer laughed loudly and continued: “In your eyes, days and nights are just dark, what would this lantern do for you?”
The blind man smiled and replied: “My son, you are absolutely right that days and nights are always dark in my eyes. But I am not carrying this lantern to see what’s in front of me, I am carrying it so that dark-minded people like you can see what is in front of them, to be careful not to hit me and break my clay pot. Smart people stay cautious of the unwise. I may be blind-sighted, but you are blind-minded.”
Wow
Dear Laleh thanks for sharing this beautiful story, I would never allow myself to say such thing to a blind person.
Love you ❤️
Great answer!
Thanks, no human being could be this rude. But unfortunately there are many 😊
Yes, there are many…
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Great story with an excellent ending!
Thanks Peter, we need some more of these wise minded people in the world.😊
Wise wise words
Thanks dear friend ❤️
Blind but wise man
Thanks Gustavo for reading and commenting 😍
Simply wow💕💕liked much✌😊
So kind of you ❤️
You seems more ma’am❤
Appreciate it 😊
Excellent one! Your stories always leave me awe stricken!😊💕
Thanks dear so much-you are a sweetheart 😍
You are most welcome!💕
Blind men often learn to see with new eyes…
True, they’re always smart😊
Wonderful story. I knew from the start it would be a good one. You never disappoint Laleh Chini!
😂you’re awesome 😍
Well said, blind man!
Smart way to push bullies away.😊thanks Rosaliene dear ❤️
“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” – Helen Keller. Your marvelous stories are always overflowing with wisdom. Thank-you!
Such a fantastic quote, thanks for sharing my dear 😍
Amazing 🙏🏽😊
Good and wise story, we forget to see with our hearts as well as our eyes.
You said it beautifully my dear ❤️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me30QMFoXnw
Good night !!!!!!
Thanks ❤️
Great post!
Thanks dear friend 😍
I nominated you for the Liebster Award! https://perfectlyimperfect92.wordpress.com/2018/06/11/leibster-award-nomination/
Thanks so much dear friend 😍
Reblogged this on lampmagician.
Thank you very much ❤️
Wonderful story, always with love ❤❤🙏🙏
Thanks my kind friend 😍
The moral of this story is deeply thoughtful and very well written!!!Thanks for sharing Laleh!!!😊☺️💕
That’s so kind of you, means a lot ❤️
Superficial thinking…
The blind man is so wise…
Thanks Sohair, I believe most of blind people think smarter.😍
Yes
True!
😊
Profound wisdom,
to confound the wise
in their own eyes.
Beautiful way to describe, thanks David 😍
Bravo !!!
Thanks darling 😘
Beautiful story 🤗
Thanks so much dear 😍
Oh wow hahah this was great!! The personalities are so witty!
Being wise in answering is so awesome, thanks dear 😍
no probelmooo
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Another beautiful story! 💜💛
Actually I was in conversation with a totally blind lady today, as we were sharing the gospel of Christ she mentioned that in al years of blindness she has met so many “seeing” people that were as blind as her in life matters.
Thank you Laleh 🌹
Wow, she is right, most of us has sights but are blind minded. Thanks Crissy for sharing this story 😘
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What a great story and a great reminder to see things differently
Than you Shantanu dear😍
My pleasure
Great story………love the lesson!
Thanks Wendi dear.
truly my pleasure……..
<3
‘Blind minded,’ the ignorance of man. I sometimes can’t see what’s ‘under my nose.’ Great story, so much wisdom in one post! 🙏🏽💛
Thanks darling ❤️
I love this! It is a great lesson ❤️
Thanks Winnie darling 😍
It’s always a pleasure, dear! 😊❤️
Appreciate it❤️
Amazing. You write beautifully.
You’re amazing my friend 😂
❤️
Awesome story 🙂
Thanks so much dear friend 😍
Wat een prachtig verhaal zou goed zijn als iedereen het las want er zijn heel wat ongevoelige mensen in de wereld die eerst beter zouden nadenken voor iets te zeggen dat mensen kwetst
Thanks darling, you’re right there are many cruel bullies all around the world.😍
The lesson he taught ❤…
Can i borrow your pictures? If you don’t minf
Be my guest 😊thanks for visiting 😍
so kind of you ❤
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These stories are fascinating!! Are these fictional or nonfiction stories? I love your site! 😀
Thanks dear friend for following back. Some of the stories are real family memories of mine and the rest folktales.😍
You’re most welcome, my friend! 🙂 You following my blog made my night! That’s awesome!! They’re really great, and I can’t wait to read more. 😉
You’re so sweet, glad I found your blog ❤️
Thank you for the follow. Great story. I wonder if you combined the quote of asking strategic questions, and the ending of this story, you would get: The Blind Man could “see” the pain in the Rude Man’s heart (that was the reason for his rudeness) The Blind Man had compassion on the Rude Man and decided to be a friend to the Rude Man. (Whether the Rude Man reciprocated being a friend to the Blind Man or not). Now the Blind Man could use his gift of “seeing” into the hearts of negative people, and ask the Rude Man if the Blind Man could buy him a cup of coffee, and they both could laugh over the situation they found themselves in?
This ending lacks the “zing” of the first story. But this is how I solve negative situations. Thank you for a great story.
Thanks dear friend for the great analysis. Thanks for reading 😍
Meaningful ,👌
Thanks dear.😍
Got a light? The U.S. could use one right now….
😂good one 😂😍
I couldn’t agree with you more! In fact that is what I thought when I first read the story.
I really don’t understand Trump and all these unfair border rules.😔
Good day Laleh. There is much fear in America these days. I attribute many things to fears and emotional responses. It is impossible to have reasoned discourse and diplomacy. Many have abandoned the wonderful gifts of thought, consideration, civility and reason that God gifted us with. Instead they buy into a distorted news media and form fences around their minds. It is a simplistic “US” vs. “THEM” way of responding. It is at the root tribalistic and a big step backwards from what a civilized society should be.
What a beautiful thought my friend, it is so unfortunate. We’re all sad, what’s going to happen to the world if we continue like this. Thanks EmilyAnn dear.❤️
Very touching
Thanks John 😍
My pleasure. Always enjoy reading your posts.
Appreciate it, means a lot.😍
The ultimate truth!
Thanks dear friend, appreciate your comment.😍
My pleasure!
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Laleh, thanks for subscribing to my blog. This story is filled with wisdom on so many levels. It offers me something to think on and see if I can apply what I learn to my own life.
My pleasure dear, your comment made my day appreciate it 😍
Wisdom snared is a true gift of love.
Thank you,
Patrick
Thanks Patrick dear that was a beautiful sentence.😍
…and may Iran continue to hold a lantern out before my country…I grieve our treatment of you. Thank you for visiting and following Spirituality Without Borders, Laleh. I appreciate your presence there.
Thanks dear.😍
Wondrous piece of wisdom! I will remember this one and recall it in the times of need
Thanks dear means a lot.❤️
Reblogged this on clawingmywayin.
Thanks so much dear friend for re-blogging ❤️
Sommige mensen zijn zo dom en blind voor andersman onheil .Ze zijn niet waard om vrij rond te lopen..waar is het toch verkeerd gegaan bij sommige mensen men zou hen terug moeten opvoeden
They are careless, and you said it right “stupid “. Thanks dear for always sharing your wonderful thoughts.❤️
Laleh, that’s a huge lesson to be learned from just a few words. You are a great storyteller!
Awww, thanks so much Janet means a lot.
just like son tom
and not my mom
you re dumb
and numb
to what is in front of you
she
now not to be
taught me less
and did not impress
the importance
of being earnest
upon me
wilde breath
the importance
LOL, I’m dumb.
A very wise tale.
Thanks so much dear for your kindness.❤️
Loved this
Thanks so much Muntazir.🌺
I love your stories. ♥
You are amazing my dear friend. Much love.
STUPENDE IMMAGINI
Thanks dear for your kind visit.😍
🙂
Awesome answer by the intelligent man😀😀😀😀👌👌👌👌👌
Thanks Shaheen dear for sharing your comment.❤️
Wonderfully wise words, the answer was great. 🙂
Appreciate your read dear.
La sagesse de ces mots touche.