A Host was having a party. It was to be a terrific party.
Quite the best, most wonderfully marvellous perfect party that had ever been
had. Everyone would love being at this party for the party was love itself.
Many people came to the venue of the party that day, but
when they got there they opened the door to find a barrier in the way. Many
turned away at the thought of having to get around the barrier. It wasn’t that
it was a difficult barrier, it was just that some thought it impossible to
believe that there would be a great party on the other side, others objected to
having to overcome a barrier of any sort and chose to turn away, and others got
annoyed and decided to have their own party.
The few that chose to overcome the barrier, did it in
different ways. Some climbed over it, some under it, and some around it. All
who got passed the barrier found exactly what they wanted and needed, and they started
to enjoy the party.
The party atmosphere was wonderful from the start, but in
one corner, an argument broke out about whose way was best to enter the party.
Some of those who had climbed over the barrier were saying the discipline of
the climb meant they deserved to be at the party more than others as they had
earned their right to be there. The ones who went under the barrier argued that
it demonstrated true humbleness to be that lowly and it was a sign of how
grateful they were to be there. The ones who went around to the left of the
barrier said they had shown real creativity and that’s what parties were all
about and if you weren’t going to be creative at a party what’s the point of
being there, and the ones who went to the right of the barrier said they had
demonstrated a real desire to do things in the right way, and anyone who didn’t
do things the right way should be thrown out.
No one could agree and all had forgotten the party was love
itself.
The Host stepped in. “STOP!” he said. “There is no need to
argue. The barrier at the entrance to the party was put there to be certain
that those who truly wanted to be here would be here and those who didn’t would
not come in. You do not know this but I named the barrier Unity, as all who
overcome it are united in wanting to be here. How you got here is not that important.
The fact you are here with me is very important. Enjoy the party, for the party
is love.”
The guests at the party, stopped arguing and put their
differences aside and enjoyed the party, for the party is love.
