TOM NEWBY SCHOOL
QUO VADIS # 21
17/06/2015
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THE SECRET TO HAPPINESS
There is a legend in the Far East about a warrior who died and went to heaven. “Before I enter,” he said to the angel at the gate, “I would like to be taken on a tour of hell.”
The angel was a little surprised but quickly organized a tour guide and off they went. When they arrived in hell, the warrior was astonished to see a table covered with the most delicious food. But, to his further astonishment, he found that the people in hell were starving. So, he turned to his guide to ask why this should be.
“Well, it’s like this,” explained the guide. “Everyone who enters here is given a pair of chopsticks two meters long and is required to hold them right at the end when they eat. Look at them. It’s impossible to eat as they miss theirmouths every time, see?” The warrior was upset and agreed that this was hell indeed and asked to be taken back to heaven immediately.
On his arrival back in heaven, he was most surprised to be taken to a very similar room to that he had seen in hell, with the same wonderful food. However, the people here looked radiantly happy.
“No chopsticks, I suppose,” said the warrior to the guide. “No,” laughed the guide. “They have exactly the same chopsticks, exactly the same length, and they must be held right at the end when eating, just as in hell.
But, you see, these people learned an important lesson when they were still on earth: If a man feeds his neighbour, his neighbour will feed him also!”
Is your home safe when you go on vacation?
Part 4 of 5
If you have any cash, jewellery, or any other valuables in your home, take them out and put them in a safety deposit box. It costs money for this service, but it is far better than if someone were to break into your home and find your valuables.
Success Snapshot
Tyson Govender (Grd 4M)
Tyson recently returned from an exciting European Soccer Tournament. He was a member of the RVP team that represented South Africa. He enjoyed his visit to soccer stadiums in Germany, France and The Netherlands. Tyson hopes to become a professional football player when he is older. He knows it will not be easy but he believes that anything can be achieved through discipline, willingness, hard work, passion and determination. We wish you all the best, Tyson, and hope that your positive attitude helps you to reach your dreams.
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