At the bus stop, there’s a bustling scene with a husband, a wife, and their nine energetic kids. They’re all eagerly waiting for the bus to arrive. Suddenly, a blind man appears and joins them, adding to the group’s diversity.
Finally, the bus shows up, but it’s jam-packed, leaving only room for the wife and their nine children. The husband and the blind man are left behind, having to find another way to reach their destination.
Deciding to walk, they set off together. However, as they stroll down the sidewalk, the husband starts to feel annoyed by the repetitive tapping of the blind man’s stick. It’s making a ticking noise that’s getting on his nerves.
Unable to contain his frustration, the husband suggests, “Why not put a piece of rubber at the end of your stick? That sound is really getting to me.” Without missing a beat, the blind man fires back, “If you had put a rubber on the end of YOUR stick, we’d be on that bus right now. So, maybe you should just zip it.”
And with that witty retort, the husband realizes the wisdom in the blind man’s words, and they continue their journey with a newfound appreciation for each other’s perspectives.
