“94th story”
First published: June.06.2019
A man was riding on his horse and his dog was following them. The weather was cloudy, and getting darker.
Suddenly, a thunder stroked and killed the man, his horse, and his dog.
The man didn’t notice that he died and continued riding with his two animals. The dark sky had turned into a beautiful blue one and stunning hills were along their way.
They all were getting tired and thirsty. On the way, he saw a huge gold-gated entrance with a golden floor and a beautiful fountain.
He looked at the guard and asked: “What is this beautiful place?”
The guard replied: “It’s heaven.”
He said: “Oh thank God, we are thirsty and tired.”
The guard said: “You can get in and drink water but I am very sorry, your dog and horse aren’t allowed to enter.”
He got very disappointed and said: “I would never drink water when I know my horse and dog are as thirsty as I am.”
He continued to walk elsewhere with his precious animals.
After a while, they got to a farm with an old entrance with a dirt path full of trees on both sides of the road.
He saw a man sleeping under a tree and his face was covered with a hat.
The rider asked politely: “Good day sir. We are very thirsty, is there any water for me and my horse and dog?”
The man replied: “There is a fountain between those stones. Feel free to drink as much as you and your animals want.”
They drank water and came to thank the man.
The rider asked: “What is this place named?”
The man said: “Heaven.”
He said: “But I passed a huge golden gate. They said it was heaven!!!”
The man replied: “That was hell.”
He said: “But they are abusing heaven’s name!”
The man said: “No, they are helping us realize those who care about others, animals and all creatures, and send them directly to heaven.”
“Paulo Coelho”
Very sweet fable. I agree, that a heaven that does not accept animals is not really a heaven.
What would we be without these precious animals. Thanks for reading and commenting dear.
Beautiful story with moral. Loved it.
Thanks Lily dear for your kind visit.
Good story. Close call!
Appreciate your visit dear, means a lot.
A brilliant little story. But of course, we should have known it was hell if it was gated in gold.
LOL. yes you are right. God is simple and beautiful. Thanks for your visit dear.
I have always liked this parable. Never knew whose it was though. Thank you.
Simple stories always teach us a lot. Thanks for reading dear, means a lot.
I loved the story and I believe that who ever take care of animals and help them would go to heaven.
Love you.
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Lovely and wonderful ❤❤
Thank you dear Persian friend.
love this story Laleh………God loves all creatures 🙂
Yes he does. Thanks Wendi sweetheart for always reading and supporting.
it is truly my pleasure…..
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We make our heaven…or hell 🙂
That’s true. Kindness is always heaven where ever you find it. Thanks Indira darling.
Thank you for visiting JanBeek and leaving your calling card so I could find you. I have heard this Heaven/Hell message before, but not as beautifully told as you just did. I want to check out your book. Thank you for attaching the link to it! Have a blessed day!
You are such a sweetheart dear JanBeek. Can’t wait to read your review. Appreciate your visit.
The most wonderful, inspiring story I’ve read today. Ma’am thank you so much for sharing this great story. 💝💝
Thank you dear Saba for reading and commenting.
It’s always my pleasure Ma’am. 💝💝
Hope you are enjoying your Eid. 💝💝
Happy Eid dear. Best wishes from Toronto. Pleasure is mine dear.
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Love it! Human life is not at the center of the universe, even if we act like it.
Thanks dear friend for reading and sharing your thoughts.❤️
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Thanks John.❤️
Another engrossing story, filled with the wisdom of the gods. We humans fool ourselves in thinking that this life is all about us.
Thanks Rosaliene dear for reading and share a beautiful comment. Appreciate your kindness.❤️
Beautiful!
Thanks dear for reading and commenting.
Such a beautiful story!
Thanks dear for reading and commenting.
No problem!
Such a beautiful story. Thank you!
Thank you Peter for reading and leaving a kind comment.
Hi Laleh, you must be getting tired of getting nominated, 😉 but I nominated you for a Sunshine Blogger Award.
Awww, you are amazing dear Sean. Great gift from a wonderful friend.
Really wonderful!
Thanks for reading dear and commenting.❤️
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Nice presentation,,
Thanks dear Sanjay, appreciate it.
Your welcome
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Wonderful!
The way you distinguished between heaven & hell is amazing.
Hell is for fulfilling your immidiate desires that makes you selfish. But heaven ask to you Walk on a just path and carrying each specie with you.
Dear Mohit thanks for your kind visit and sharing this beautiful description.
You are welcome @laleh chini. 😊
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Chapeau a toi et Coelho
shera 🌹
Thanks my beautiful friend.
the same to you 🌹❤💙
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It certainly shows your true character in a situation like that if you truly care for man and animals, or whether selfish desires will override. x
Thanks dear for reading and sharing your kind thoughts.
What a beautiful story – ❤️
Thanks for reading dear, means a lot.
My absolute pleasure
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Love the story…nice message 😊❤
Appreciate your kindness dear.
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You look Japanese rather Iranian,, lol
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Laleh we love your blog the fables and stories dive in to the simple wisdom not often found today and I admire your sincere curtesy in taking the time to respond to all of your commenters.
Awww, my dear friend thanks for kind words. Appreciate your thoughtful support, means a lot.❤️
What a beautiful story… With a valuable lesson… Ma’am
Appreciate your kind visit dear.❤️
Such a heart warming tale by Paulo Coelho! And the beautiful illustrations made it all the more interesting.
This year in August I would be going to Book fare and will remember to get “Climbing Over Grit” from there.
Awww, you’re very kind my dear friend. Can’t wait to read your review.❤️❤️❤️
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Sweet take! I always enjoy your sharing of stories such as this. God cares for all of His creation.
Thank you for reading and sharing your kind comment dear, means a lot.
What a lovely story
Thanks Sandra dear for reading and commenting.❤️
Oooh, this so beautiful!
Thanks Tamara dear, appreciate your kindness.❤️
Bravo! You have a talent for using the simplest stories to teach profound lessons, Laleh. <3
Appreciate your kind words dear Anna.❤️
sole soul
which who has it
i know not
shot to tell
a dog died
and we know why
and we joke of his ghost
why?
cos we miss him
and hate each other is why
Thanks dear John.🌷
thanks taNKS FR joubran. a movie a hoot a bird a fowl
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Thanks so much dear.🌷
This is a lovely story and of course I agree that those who love animals are the ones to find heaven even while they are here on earth. 💕
Thanks Anna for always reading my posts, means a lot.❤️
You are most welcome . I always enjoy your stories.
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I truly love this story, dear Laleh.
You’re an amazing friend.❤️
Apt as always
Thanks so much Derrick.🌷
Beautiful inspiration.
Means a lot dear.❤️
This is a marvellous and wise story. Thank you for sharing.
Appreciate your kindness dear.🌷
tender hearted message always Laleh!💖💖
Thanks for always being there for me.💝💝💝
You’re so welcome dear💖❣️
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Beautiful 🥰
Appreciate your kindness dear.❤️
Thanks for the lesson, Jesus warns us, that there will be lots of deception come the time of the new creation, stay blessed, amen
Appreciate your kindness dear.🙏🌷
just being honest, among all of us who believe, remember how the teachings of Jesus,binds us together, amen
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A very beautiful post inspiring reflection, Laleh.
Means a lot dear.🙏🌷
This story inspires me to see again many of my beloved animals in the afterlife.
I’m glad.❤️