Choose Wisely
Most folks are familiar with the adages: “You can’t judge a book by its cover” and “You can’t get something for nothing.” The following story is, well, you’ll see.
A co-worker recently told me this story during our conversation about the differences between a glass half empty type of personality vs. the glass half full type, and what our version of Hell is - if we had one. If you really want a crash course in how to never, ever, never judge, then here it is:
Once upon a time, a really, really bad guy died and went to Hell. However, because the Devil was a cunning fellow, he offered this man the choice of which room he’d be spending eternity in. What would you do? So the guy said, “Sure” and proceeded to peruse his choices on this tour.
The Devil opened up door number one and as he did the man saw all sorts of people, from all walks of life standing around in a cesspool up to their necks. The stench was horrible and the people were just miserable. So of course, the man says, “No thanks!” and off they strolled to door number two.
As the Devil opens up door number two another horrible stench came wafting out and the man could see all races and types of people were standing around in a disgusting cesspool up to their waists. It was better than door number one, but still, “No way!” thought the man and wanted to see what was behind the last door.
Well, at door number three the Devil swings the door open and the man sees everybody is standing around in another foul-smelling cesspool but this time only up to their shins. “Wow!” thought the man. The people actually looked rather pleased and were milling about and chatting.
“So,” the Devil says, “What do you think? Door number one, door number two or door number three? Which one will you be spending eternity in?”
It wasn’t a hard question, so the man replied, “Why, door number three, of course!” and smiled. That cunning Devil asks with raised eyebrows, “Are you sure?” and the man this time replies with great gusto “Yes!” With that the Devil waves his arm in a welcoming gesture to the man to go ahead and scoot into the room. As the man does the Devil announces in a loud, booming voice, “Okay everybody! Coffee break is over! Back onto your heads!”
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