I read this parable about Love. It’s insightful. It’s touching. The ending has a profound lesson.
Perhaps, because of all the recent events in the news, we need to focus on Love again.
For those of you who grew up without the nurturing of love
and who are seekers of fulfilling those nurturing years without love I wish you to
Imagine Love and all you can be.
Imagine Love and all you want to be.
Imagine Love and all you are.
2016©Isadora DeLaVega
Soothing meditative music for you to listen to while reading this parable …. Namaste, Isadora
The Guests
A woman was in her garden, when she saw 3 old men with long white beards sitting in her front yard. She did not recognize them.
She said, “I do not know you. Are you hungry? Please come in and have something to eat.”
“Is the man of the house home?”
“No,” she replied. “He’s out”.
“Then we cannot come in,” they replied.
In the evening when her husband came home, she told him what had happened.
“Go tell them I am home and invite them to come in!”
The woman went out and invited them in.
“We do not go into a house together,” they replied.
“Why is that?” she asked.
One of the old men explained: “His name is Wealth, he said pointing to one of his friends, and said pointing another, His name is Success, and I am Love.”
Then he added, “Now go in and discuss with your husband which one of us you would like to come in.”
The woman went in and told the husband what was said. Her husband was overjoyed.
“How nice!” he said. “Since that is the case, let us invite Wealth!”
His wife disagreed. “My dear, why don’t we invite Success?”
Their daughter-in-law was listening from the other corner of the room. She jumped in with her suggestion: “Would it not be better to invite Love? Our home will then be filled with Love!”
Let us heed our daughter-in-law’s advice,” said the husband to the wife. “Go out and invite Love to be our guest.”
The woman went out and asked the 3 old men, “Which one of you is Love? Please come in and be our guest.”
Love got up and started walking to the house. The other 2 got up and followed him, too.
Surprised, the woman asked Wealth and Success, “Why are you coming in? I only invited Love.”
The old men replied: “If you had invited Wealth or Success, the other two of us would have stayed out, but you invited Love.
Wherever he goes, we go with him.
Wherever there is Love, there is Wealth and Success!!!!”
Namaste
I honor the place in you
in which the entire universe dwells.
I honor the place in you
which is of Love, and of Truth,
of Light and of Peace.
When you are in that place in you
and I am in that place in me.
We are One.
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July 27, 2016 at 4:14 pm
Beautiful parable.
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July 28, 2016 at 6:56 pm
Thank you … I’m pleased you enjoyed it.
Isadora 🙏
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July 20, 2016 at 9:46 am
Beautiful parable, Issy ~ this is the first time I’ve read it. Wealth and Success are meaningless if your don’t have Love in your heart! 🙂
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July 28, 2016 at 6:59 pm
I’m a bit late in my responses, Jacqueline. It’s always a pleasure to see you here visiting my nurture posts.
I hadn’t read this parable until recently. I’ve been holding it in my file for the right time.
I’m pleased I was able to introduce you to it. Love is the answer for sure.
Namaste
Issy 🙏
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July 20, 2016 at 12:56 am
Beautiful! I love parables and find them easier to remember that “do this” types of statements. Thanks for sharing!
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July 28, 2016 at 7:00 pm
Yes, parables are like short, short stories. I always enjoy reading them.
They’re filled with lessons and something to ponder. I’m pleased you enjoyed this one.
Thank you for visiting and commenting.
Isadora 🙏
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July 29, 2016 at 5:36 pm
You’re welcome – and thank you for all of your hard bloggin’ work! 😉 All the best!
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July 19, 2016 at 1:55 am
Beautiful post, Issy!!! And Happy Happy Birthday!!!
Thank you for sharing with Nurturing Thursday! ❤
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July 28, 2016 at 7:04 pm
I enjoyed this parable when I read it. Parables say so much in few words. There’s always a lesson.
Thank you for the birthday wishes, Becca. One can never have too many of them. I’ve got a few
packed away in my feel good box for when I feel down. I’ll pull one out and smilie. 😀
Namaste
Issy 🙏
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July 16, 2016 at 11:27 pm
Yes, it’s all in how one defines wealth and success, isn’t it? A wise parable indeed, and I enjoyed the music. 🙂
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July 28, 2016 at 7:05 pm
There’s always a lesson in these short and insightful parables. I enjoy reading them.
I’m pleased you enjoyed tis one as well as the music. Thank you, Meg.
Namaste
Isadora 🙏
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July 16, 2016 at 12:59 pm
Delightful tale, Isadora, reminding us of what is truly important in our lives.
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July 16, 2016 at 4:46 pm
Although in our hearts we do know the right things to do in our lives, we don’t always remember them
or put them into effect. I’m pleased you enjoy this little story, Ceayr. It been awhile since my FF days.
I must get back into the swing. I believe summer has been a BIG distraction. Thank you for visiting and
leaving a very nice comment.
Isadora 😎
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July 16, 2016 at 7:02 pm
Always a joy to visit, or have you visit.
Your smile brightens my day as much as your words do.
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July 17, 2016 at 2:36 pm
😎
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July 15, 2016 at 2:41 pm
Wonderful story, Isadora!
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July 16, 2016 at 2:51 am
Love and Light to you, PJ.
Namaste 🙏
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July 16, 2016 at 1:01 pm
And to you too!!
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July 15, 2016 at 6:01 am
Wow! it has been a while!
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July 16, 2016 at 2:55 am
Yes, it has been quite some time. It’s nice to see you here. Let me know if you’re blogging again. I always enjoyed reading it.
Isadora 😎
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July 27, 2016 at 8:48 am
I will…I do miss the interaction 🙂
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July 15, 2016 at 5:27 am
Lovely post. I enjoyed listening to the relaxing music. 🙂
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July 16, 2016 at 2:59 am
When I’m reading I like to listen to calming music. Sometimes, it can lull you to sleep. I’m pleased you enjoyed it. 🙏
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July 14, 2016 at 11:42 pm
Beautiful post, Isadora. I’ve always loved that parable. Thanks for bringing it back to my mind!
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July 16, 2016 at 3:02 am
There are so many life lessons in parables. They’re wonderful to read. I’m happy I was able to bring it to mind for you. 🙏
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July 14, 2016 at 6:15 pm
Such a wise parable and very, very relaxing music zzzzzzz!
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July 16, 2016 at 3:05 am
At times when I play this type of music while reading, I find myself nodding off. 😃
I enjoy reading parables. They can be inspiring. 🙏
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July 14, 2016 at 5:39 pm
Your photos are beautiful and soothing, Izzy. Enjoyed the parable as well.
janet
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July 16, 2016 at 3:07 am
Parables can be inspiring. I enjoy reading them. Thank you, Janet, for popping in for a visit. 🙏
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July 14, 2016 at 4:59 pm
Isadora this is a wonderful story with great wisdom. Also tells us, our focus in life should be cultivating people and relationships, helping others, the rest will follow. I enjoyed you adding the meditation music, it added to the story as I read it 🙂
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July 16, 2016 at 3:10 am
There are a great many parables I’ve enjoyed lately. All of them have inspiring lessons. Glad you enjoyed the music too, Mandibelle. I’m happy you enjoyed my post. Thank you 🙏
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