“We really never know what is misfortune or fortune.”

Have a look –-WATCH HERE—- at this instant classic animated July 10, 2014 released video. A true parable, narrated by British-born philosopher Alan Watts, animated by Steve Agnos, and with music by Chris Zabriskie. katinkahesselink.net presents: There is a Taoist story of an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his neighbours came to visit. “Such bad luck,” they said sympathetically. “Maybe,” the farmer replied. The next morning the horse returned, bringing with it three other wild horses. “How wonderful,” the neighbours exclaimed. “Maybe,” replied the old man. The following day, his son tried to ride one of the untamed horses, was thrown, and broke his leg. The neighbours again came to offer their sympathy on his misfortune. "Maybe,“ answered the farmer. The day after, military officials came to the village to draft young men into the army. Seeing that the son’s leg was broken, they passed him by. The neighbours congratulated the farmer on how well things had turned out. "Maybe,” said the farmer. “The whole process of nature is a process of immense complexity and it is really impossible to tell whether something that happens in it is good or bad. Because you never know the consequences of the misfortune. Or, you never know the consequences of good fortune.” – Alan Watts. Photo Credit:  Steve Agnos The same story is told by Anthony de Mello in his book called – the Song of the Bird. A-One-to-Follow! Enjoy!