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Inspirational: The Trouble Tree

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eMediNexus    10 October 2017

The carpenter I hired to help me restore an old farmhouse had just finished a rough first day on the job. A flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric saw quit, and now his ancient pickup truck refused to start. While I drove him home, he sat in stony silence. On arriving, he invited me in to meet the family. As we walked toward the front door, he paused briefly at a small tree, touching the tips of the branches with both hands. After opening the door, he underwent an amazing transformation. His face was wreathed in smiles, and he hugged his two small children and then gave his wife a kiss. Afterward, he walked me to my car. We passed the tree, and my curiosity got the better of me. I asked him about what I had seen him do earlier.Oh, thats my trouble tree, he replied. I know I cant help having troubles on the job, but one thing for sure, troubles dont belong in the house with my wife and children. So I just hang them up on the tree every night when I come home. Then in the morning, I pick them up again.Funny thing is, he smiled, when I come out in the morning to pick them up, there arent nearly as many as I remember hanging up the night before. What do you think about the way the carpenter chose to deal with his problems? What do you think he accomplished by leaving his troubles outside of his home?

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