Building barriers.

So the USA it seems may indeed build a wall and the UK may take back control of our borders. I make no political comment on either of these events, here is not the place so to do, other than to express a concern that both actions seem to be brought about because we would prefer to blame others rather than ourselves for the things that go wrong.

It seems a natural thing to do, blame others, it is something we seem to learn very young. We have a saying in Scotland, "A big boy did it and ran away."  Popular because at some time in most lives we have pointed the finger of blame.

There is an ancient tale. 

Once upon a time, there was a king who ruled a prosperous country. One day, he went for a trip to some distant areas of his country. When he was back to his palace, he complained that his feet were very painful, because it was the first time that he went on such a long trip, and the road that he travelled on was very rough and stony.

He then ordered his people to cover every road of the entire country with leather. Definitely, this would need thousands of cows' skin and would cost a huge amount of money, but he was determined to do this.

Then one of his wise servants dared himself to tell the king, "Why do you have to spend that unnecessary amount of money?  Why not  just cut a little piece of leather to cover your feet ?"

The king was surprised, but he later agreed to his suggestion, to make a "shoe" for himself.

Sometimes if you wish to make this world a happy place it is better first to change yourself.  Having done so you may indeed have made the first big step towards your goal, .of changing the world.

Have a great day