Ruth & Tory

Today, I was sharing with my 3yr old son the story of ‘Ruth & Tory’. He seemed pretty excited about it. (Well that’s also because I narrated it in a pretty animated way!) So I thought let me share it with you too.

Here goes…

A long time ago, two sisters – Ruth and Tory came to stay near a village. They erected a small cottage and began to stay there. One fine day, they decided to have a competition between themselves. It was simple – ‘who did the villagers like the most’.

First, Ruth went to the village, dressed in her simple clothes. She really was very pretty! But the old man who saw her, decided to walk away; the little children playing and fighting ran away; the women gossiping while working fled back to their homes. Ruth was really disappointed and so she began to do what she was very good at. She began to sing and dance. It was such a beautiful song-dance. (You should have been there) But to her shock, everyone began to close their windows and doors. Finally with barely a soul outside, she walked back to her home, very disappointed and completely puzzled.

Next, it was Tory’s turn. She stepped out in all her splendor. Her gorgeous dress and tastefully done make-up heightened her beauty. She walked into the village with a song on her lips and a gaiety bounce. The old man smiled at her; the children all crowded around her; the women came rushing to her. Soon the whole village – right from the poorest to the rich headman were around her; listening and enjoying all she has to stay. Time passed by and finally by evening, Tory excused herself and returned home.

Back at her place, Tory shared the joy, while Ruth expressed her sadness. Then Tory suggested a method.

The next day, Ruth dressed in the clothes of Tory and accompanied by Tory walked into the village. The people initially hesitated, but soon began to crowd around. First Tory spoke, then Ruth and soon it became a daily habit for a few hours.

They say that village prospered the most in that period of time.

Of course, you must have guessed by now, that Tory is none other than STORY and Ruth is Truth. When Truth went around alone, people shied away and shut themselves up. When Story came, they gathered around to listen and see. Finally when Story and Truth came together, the people listened and gained wisdom and prospered.

So the next time, you want to tell that Truth, remember no-one likes the naked truth! Clothe it with Story and you will soon be a blessing to many people.

If you have a truth to share – What’s your story?