"... Holding the wriggling lizard gently, he placed it next to his heart. The good brother then handed the lizard to the poor man.....The lizard had turned into a solid emerald...."
Sunday, March 22, 2009
The Emerald Lizard
One of my favorite children's books, The Emerald Lizard, begins with the title story The Emerald Lizard. I highly recommend reading this story on Amazon even if you don't buy the (great) book. The story is a moving picture of humility, gratitude, and the sacredness of life. From the first few paragraphs....
"... Holding the wriggling lizard gently, he placed it next to his heart. The good brother then handed the lizard to the poor man.....The lizard had turned into a solid emerald...."
"... Holding the wriggling lizard gently, he placed it next to his heart. The good brother then handed the lizard to the poor man.....The lizard had turned into a solid emerald...."
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