Last week a lion came to town. Naturally we were terrified. He stalked our streets with his tail swishing behind him, snarling and lunging at anyone who came near. We gathered on rooftops and watched him from a distance, too frightened to return to our offices and homes. He ate mailboxes and small cars, and he was taking apart the post office with his teeth when a little girl came skipping down the street. She bounded towards the beast with outstretched arms, singing Mr. Lion, Mr. Lion as if he were a stuffed animal that had come to life. She giggled as she picked up his tail and began skipping rope. We gasped. We could not look. But the lion simply sighed and settled down for a nap. When approached by such a cheerful and harmless creature, what else can you do?
Approach your adversaries with kindness and no harm will come to you. Your behavior will determine the well-being of your community and yourself. Integrity is louder than words.
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