Once, in a faraway village, there was a Groom responsible for the care of a magnificent Horse. Every day, from the first light of dawn until dusk, the Groom dedicated himself to polishing the Horse’s coat, brushing it carefully until it gleamed like polished gold. He scrubbed the Horse’s hooves until they sparkled, and he paid attention to every detail, ensuring the Horse looked like a creature of beauty and pride. Whenever people passed by, they would admire the Horse, marveling at its appearance, and commend the Groom for his dedication and skill.
But
behind this dazzling display, the Groom held a hidden secret. Instead of
feeding the Horse the oats given to him by his owner, he quietly kept them
aside. Instead of nourishing the Horse, he sold the oats at the market,
pocketing the money for himself, and left the Horse with only the bare minimum
to survive.
As days
passed, the Horse began to feel weaker, its strength waning with every passing
day, though its coat still shone, and its hooves remained spotless. One day,
unable to hold back, the Horse turned to the Groom and spoke in a voice filled
with wisdom and quiet disappointment: “I am grateful for the way you keep me
looking splendid. But if you truly wish for me to be strong and healthy, spend
less time polishing my coat and more time filling my belly. For what good is my
appearance if I am weak within?”
In that moment, the Groom realized his error. He understood that beauty and strength are not just about outward appearances but require nourishment from within.
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