The Rotten Root - Part Two

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In a thriving orchard, there was one tree whose branches hung low with bright fruit. From the outside, it seemed as healthy as the rest. But deep in the soil, one root had turned rotten. Slowly, the rot began to spread, poisoning the tree’s lifeblood.

At first, the other trees ignored it, thinking, “It’s just one root, the tree will survive.” But as seasons passed, the sickness crept upward—first into the trunk, then into the branches, and soon the fruit itself grew bitter and spoiled.

The orchard keeper faced a choice: leave the root and watch the tree destroy itself, or cut it away so the tree could heal. Though painful, the keeper took his axe and removed the diseased root. The tree faltered for a time, but before long, new roots pushed down into the soil—strong, pure, and nourishing. The fruit once again grew sweet, and the orchard flourished.

 Moral: When one part of a community turns toxic and threatens the health of all, it must be addressed, even if the action is difficult. Sometimes removal is not cruelty, but the only path to survival and renewal.

Location: Missouri, USA

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