Stone Soup

Stone Soup Imagine a world in which we all shared our gifts and bounty with each other, rather than focusing on self-preservation. There are many variations on the story of stone soup, but they all involve a traveler coming into a town beset by famine. The inhabitants try to discourage the traveler from staying, fearing he wants them to give him food. They tell him in no uncertain terms that there's no food anywhere to be found. The traveler explains that he doesn't need any food and that, in fact, he was planning to make a soup to share with all of them. The villagers watch suspiciously as he builds a fire and fills a cauldron with water. With great ceremony, he pulls a stone from a bag, dropping the stone into the pot of water. He sniffs the brew extravagantly and exclaims how delicious stone soup is. As the villagers begin to show interest, he mentions how good the soup would be with just a little cabbage in it. A villager brings out a cabbage to share. This episode repeats itself until the soup has cabbage, carrots, onions, and beets -- indeed, a substantial soup that feeds everyone in the village. This story addresses the human tendency to hoard in times of deprivation. When resources are scarce, we pull back and put all of our energy into self-preservation. We isolate ourselves and shut out others. As the story of stone soup reveals, in doing so, we often deprive ourselves and everyone else of a feast. This metaphor plays out beyond the realm of food. We hoard ideas, love, and energy, thinking we will be richer if we keep them to ourselves, when in truth we make the world, and ourselves, poorer whenever we greedily stockpile our reserves. The traveler was able to see that the villagers were holding back, and he had the genius to draw them out and inspire them to give, thus creating a spread that none of them could have created alone. Are you like one of the villagers, holding back? If you come forward and share your gifts, you will inspire others to do the same. The reward is a banquet that can nourish many. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility]( by Sadie Nardini Chair yoga is an incredible workout solution for re-building body strength, toning muscles, and improving overall balance and stabilization, and it can be done by anyone able to get into a seated position. With this restorative 10-day course from yoga expert, Sadie Nardini, you'll be guided through a specific blend of short yoga and fitness exercises that gently target common areas of weakness, tension, and inflammation and open up your body in different yet complementary ways. In less than two weeks, you'll have all the tools you need to actively support your best physical health, with the ability to grow in strength, flexibility, and stamina for a lifetime. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge]( 2. [Clear Your Home, Clear Your Life]( 3. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 4. [Shakti Warrior Dance for Healing]( 5. [Yoga Stretches for Beginners]( 6. [Gorgeous Youthful You in 21 Days]( 7. [The 2 Week Fascia Miracle]( 8. [Heal Your Soul by Letting Go of Emotional Addiction]( 9. [Toned Inner Thighs in 13 Days]( 10. [Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain]( New Courses • [A Journey to Discover Your Authentic Self Special 4-Course Bundle]( • [Mindfulness Habits to Reduce Stress Special 4-Course Bundle]( • [The Total Self-Care Guide Special 3-Course Bundle]( • [The Complete Guide to Love Yourself Inside and Out Special 3-Course Bundle]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2022 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]