People often ask the question why? Why did this happen? Why did he/she do, or not do this? Why does this keep happening? Why doesn't this keep happening?, etc. Great questions! Perhaps this tale can shed some light on the answers.
Many, many years ago in the dawn of wisdom of humanity stood the Great Pyramids in Egypt in all of their glory and power. However, one thing was missing: a king. Years before, the king had lost his wife and child during birth. He was heartbroken and sad. Not long after their death, he died as well. He had not appointed his successor and with no children, the throne stood empty.
One day from out of the desert, a man appeared riding his camel. He rode into the city and ended up in front of the great pyramid. He dismounted from his camel and walked into the pyramid. He led his camel and stepped into the throne room where he saw the empty throne. He looked around and saw that no one was around. He stepped up to the throne and sat down. Suddenly, two guards appeared in the room. They stepped up to the man. One guard asked the man: "Who are you? Why did you sit on the throne?"
He replied, "Why? Because no one stopped me! I am your new king, now bow before me!"
His camel laughed!
It's funny how many people don't realize how their lack of action plays a role in their lives. Agressive and passive action both have their consequences. Staying neutral is in fact a stance and will have it's reprecussions. I think if people took more responsibility for the roles they played in an outcome, there would be less confussion as to "why did this and that happened?"
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