“There are no guarantees. From the viewpoint of fear, some are strong enough. From the viewpoint of love, none are necessary.” ~ Emmanuel
In the memorable story of the Wizard of Oz, the Cowardly Lion with his friends approached the Wizard to obtain what they most needed. While Wizard was a sham, what he brought about from the Straw Man, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion was genius. The Wizard said to the Lion, “You have plenty of courage, I am sure. All you need is confidence in yourself. There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces a rue danger. True courage is in facing danger when you are afraid, and that kind of courage you have in plenty.”
The Lion could not accept the Wizard’s words. He did not believe he had such power in him. The Wizard then took another approach. Placing before the Cowardly Lion a vial of green liquid, Oz commanded the beast to drink it.
“What is it?” queried the lion.
“Well, if it were inside you it would be courage. You know, of course, that courage is always inside one; so that this really cannot be called courage until you have swallowed it. Therefore I advise you to drink it as soon as possible.”
The Lion was tricked into believing in the power within and went on to claim his place as King of the Forest.
Imagine what’s inside of you.
In the memorable story of the Wizard of Oz, the Cowardly Lion with his friends approached the Wizard to obtain what they most needed. While Wizard was a sham, what he brought about from the Straw Man, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion was genius. The Wizard said to the Lion, “You have plenty of courage, I am sure. All you need is confidence in yourself. There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces a rue danger. True courage is in facing danger when you are afraid, and that kind of courage you have in plenty.”
The Lion could not accept the Wizard’s words. He did not believe he had such power in him. The Wizard then took another approach. Placing before the Cowardly Lion a vial of green liquid, Oz commanded the beast to drink it.
“What is it?” queried the lion.
“Well, if it were inside you it would be courage. You know, of course, that courage is always inside one; so that this really cannot be called courage until you have swallowed it. Therefore I advise you to drink it as soon as possible.”
The Lion was tricked into believing in the power within and went on to claim his place as King of the Forest.
Imagine what’s inside of you.
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