Two Pots(must read moral story)

Once upon a time, there was an elderly woman who lived in a small village. She was well-known for her kindness and wisdom. Every day, she would go down to the stream to fetch water. She used a pole that she carried across her neck, and on each end of the pole hung a large pot. One of these pots was perfect, without a single flaw, and always delivered a full portion of water. The other pot, however, had a crack in its side and could only deliver half of its water by the time they reached home.

This routine continued daily for two years. The perfect pot was immensely proud of its performance, always providing a full pot of water. The cracked pot, on the other hand, felt a deep sense of shame and misery. It knew it was only delivering half of what it was supposed to, and it perceived itself as a bitter failure.

One day, as the elderly woman was filling the pots at the stream, the cracked pot could no longer hold back its sorrow. It spoke to the woman, its voice trembling with emotion. “I am ashamed of myself,” the pot confessed. “This crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your house. I feel like I am failing you every single day.”

The old woman listened gently, her eyes filled with understanding. She smiled warmly and replied, “Did you notice that there are flowers on your side of the path, but not on the other pot's side?” The cracked pot was surprised and looked up at the woman, puzzled by her words.

The woman continued, “That’s because I have always known about your flaw. So, I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back, you water them.” She paused, letting her words sink in. “For two years, I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate my table. Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to grace my house.”

The cracked pot was astonished. It had never considered that its flaw could be anything but a failure. But now, it saw the truth in the woman’s words. Each day, it had been nurturing something beautiful, something that brought joy and color into the woman's home. It realized that despite its imperfections, it had a purpose, a unique role that only it could fulfill.

The elderly woman’s wise words were a revelation. She knew that every one of us has our own unique flaws, but these imperfections make our lives together so much more interesting and rewarding. It’s our individual cracks and quirks that contribute to the beauty of the world around us.

From that day forward, the cracked pot no longer felt ashamed. It walked proudly beside the woman, knowing that its imperfection was, in fact, a hidden strength. It began to appreciate the flowers it helped to grow, seeing them as a testament to its unique contribution.

The perfect pot, too, learned a valuable lesson. It realized that perfection isn't the only measure of worth. Both pots had their own roles, and both were essential in their own ways. The perfect pot provided a full portion of water, while the cracked pot brought beauty and joy to their world.

The villagers often marveled at the old woman's home, always adorned with fresh, vibrant flowers. They didn't know the secret behind the blooms, but they admired the beauty it added to her humble abode.

In the end, the elderly woman's wisdom and the cracked pot’s journey taught everyone an important lesson: Embrace your flaws, for they can create unexpected beauty. Take each person for what they are, and always look for the good in them. It’s the cracks and flaws we each have that make our lives together so very interesting and rewarding. Through this simple yet profound truth, the cracked pot found peace, and the old woman continued to spread her wisdom and kindness throughout the village.