The Cracked Pot

In a small village in India, there lived a water bearer who had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it, while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water.

The perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments, but the cracked pot was ashamed of its imperfection. One day, the cracked pot spoke to the water bearer, "I am ashamed of myself and want to apologize to you."

"Why?" asked the water bearer. "What are you ashamed of?"

The cracked pot explained, "Because of my crack, water leaks out all the way back to your house."

The water bearer smiled. "As we return to the master's house, I want you to notice the beautiful flowers along the path."

Indeed, as they walked back, the cracked pot noticed the beautiful flowers on its side of the path. "Did you notice there are flowers only on your side of the path?" the water bearer asked. "I have always known about your flaw, and I took advantage of it. I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back, you water them. Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to grace the path."

Flash
The story of the cracked pot is a powerful reminder for professionals that our perceived flaws and imperfections can be our greatest strengths. Each person's unique qualities contribute to the team's success. By embracing our differences and leveraging them, we can create a more vibrant and effective workplace.

Moral
Embrace your imperfections; they may be the source of your greatest strengths.

Your flaws are what make you unique, and uniqueness is what makes you valuable!!