There was a King who had 1 Eye and 1 leg..
He asked all the painters to draw a beautiful portrait of him. But none of them could — how could they paint him beautifully with the defects in one eye and one leg.
Eventually one of them agreed and drew a classic picture of the King.
It was a fantastic picture and surprised everyone..
He painted the King aiming for a hunt. Targeting with one eye closed and one leg bent…
Why can’t we all paint pictures like this for others? Hiding their weaknesses and highlighting their strength! We look at people with addictions and judge them. “Oh, he is just a junkie” or “she is just an alcoholic”. We make a judgement based on an obvious weakness.
Who will paint my picture and what will they see? A scared little mouse yelled at by addiction, or a proud lion who is in control!
I hope you look at me and see a lion!
The happy Quitter! 
A very powerful message in a simple story. Let your lion roar 🙂
LikeLike
Reblogged this on lovehappinessandpeace and commented:
On Seeing the Good Side!
LikeLike
Very Good!
LikeLike
Hello again. Just wanted to drop you a quick note to thank you for the blog follow! 🙂
From the bit I’ve seen and read, you have a great blog and are one tough lady!
I have read your About page (as well as a couple other posts) but have *yet* done any additional comments on your blog. I will, it’s just that today was rough for me physically, and that almost always leave me a bit brain dead. I’ll come back to read (and comment) more when I’m a bit less brain dead. 😉
Oh, and I’m following you now too!
LikeLike
Thank you so much for taking your time and for visiting my blog. It’s an honor to have you here! I hope you feel better soon~ come back anytime!
LikeLike
Ah, the honour is mine! And thank you. How I’m feeling varies from day to day, and so far June doesn’t like much. Ah well, such is life with MS. 🙂
LikeLike
Just loved how the Artist found the beautiful side of the King !
LikeLike
Keep these wonderful thoughts flowing!
Love your blog!
LikeLike
Reblogged this on That Ms Know It All and commented:
I absolutely love this. What a beautiful, thought -provoking read!
LikeLike
Hi dear friend, this is fantastic post. I see you as a lion taking control over the addiction a and (gradually) winning after the long battle. I am your follower now.
LikeLike
you honor me. Thank you!
LikeLike
Well done! I see a lion. 🙂
LikeLike
Nicely done! A picture of the heart is the truest.
janet
LikeLike
Indeed…thank you for stopping by 🙂
LikeLike
Lioness would be nice! 🙂
LikeLike
I would like that 🙂
LikeLike
Wonderful post.
LikeLike
My Grandmother told me this story 40 years ago, I always thought it was special and I have never forgotten!
LikeLike
This is wonderful 🙂
LikeLike
I am so glad you liked it! Thank you!
LikeLike
Reblogged this on MARGARET-ROSE STRINGER and commented:
Here’s a blogger I follow who’s challenging no-one but herself. And successfully, the clever thing ! But like all of us, she needs a little … reassurance, every now and then …
LikeLike
What a wonderful post ! Knocked me out to the point where I have nothing else to say !!!
LikeLike
Thank you M-R, you are kind as always 🙂
LikeLike
Great post. Gives you something to think about.
LikeLike
Doesn’t it? As always I am glad you stopped by!
LikeLike
Roar!
LikeLike
you and me both 🙂
LikeLike