Building Honorableness: A Lesson from a Sandcastle

Dear friends, today I’d like to share a story from my past, a tale that taught me a great deal about honorableness. It’s a story that takes place on a sandy beach, under the warm sun, with the salty sea breeze in the air. It’s a story about building a sandcastle, but more importantly, it’s a story about building character.

The Sandcastle

Many summers ago, I found myself on a beach with my grandchildren. We decided to build a sandcastle, a grand fortress that would stand against the incoming tide. We worked tirelessly, shaping the sand, carving out the towers, and digging the moat. It was a labor of love, a testament to our collective creativity and effort.

The Challenge

As we were putting the finishing touches on our masterpiece, a group of children approached us. They were older, bigger, and they had a mischievous glint in their eyes. They wanted to destroy our sandcastle, to knock it down just for the fun of it.

The Lesson

Now, here’s where the lesson about honorableness comes in. We could have fought, we could have argued, we could have let our tempers flare. But instead, we chose to act with honor. We explained to the children how much effort we had put into our sandcastle, how proud we were of it. We invited them to join us, to add to our creation rather than destroy it.

And you know what? They did. They helped us build an even grander castle, one that stood tall and proud until the tide came in. That day, we didn’t just build a sandcastle, we built a bridge of understanding, respect, and honorableness.

Conclusion

Friends, the sandcastle in this story is much like life. We spend our days building, creating, and shaping our lives. Along the way, we will encounter those who wish to tear down what we’ve built. But remember, it’s not about what others do to us, it’s about how we react. Choose to act with honor, with understanding, and with respect. That’s the true mark of an honorable person.

Until next time, remember to build your life like a sandcastle, with patience, creativity, and most importantly, honorableness.

Yours in wisdom,

Kev