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by Patty Stultz

Created on: June 27, 2008

Cat Climbed Up the Wise Tree to Talk

Cat needed to talk about his huge ego.
At least he was told he had one by the Other Cats who were trying to tell him why they did not find him pleasant. So he decided to climb up the Wise Tree to inquire of this issue.

"Trees have no ego, so I cannot tell you about it", the Wise Tree said.
"We have Purpose", that is why we are wise.

What is "Purpose", asked Cat, "and where can I get it so I can be wise?".

The Wise Tree answered, "Sit with me and watch my leaves, thinking and saying nothing.
They will tell you".

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