The body parts contest - On recognition

Can you find the moral(s) of the story ? (not for the squeamish)

One day the prominent parts of the body were arguing about who was the most valuable. The head led the argument. « I have the eyes, without which you lot couldn’t see any danger or enjoy any of the beautiful things out there, also have the mouth without which you would die of hunger, the nose and tastebuds, without which you would have no concept of tasty food or nice scents…And don’t get me started on the value of the brain I carry. I think without me you’d all be dead »

The arms uncrossed and the hands clapped in anger
« Typical of you to think the world revolves around you. There’s a reason why people call a proud person big-headed and not something else ! May I remind you that without us, you couldn’t protect yourself from a threat, you wouldn’t be able to take food to your mouth, you wouldn’t be able to pick a flower and enjoy its scent ! And don’t get me started about how we dutifully spend much time on making you presentable each morning. So you see, you’d be quite as bad without us »

The legs were pacing all during the conversation then decided to jump in
« Well, you may all have your uses, but we’re the ones supporting all of you all the time. I’d like to see you carrying all the rest around with half our dignity. We work all day, taking you away from danger, taking you to your favourite restaurants, your favourite places, your least favourite places…whether we want or not. We cater to everyone of your whims without any recognition. So just shut up ! »
Other body parts joined in the debate, each as articulate as the next but one body part was listening intently, silently..

The...(ahem...)pooper is nothing like those extroverts. It had no desire to be adulated but it decided to break the rules and make its voice heard.

«If I may please add my iota about the matter of recognition…. »

The others didn’t even pay attention as they were discussing. They were used to this lowly part saying a few words and just retract, apologizing profusely. But this time it continued.
« We all know my job is the lowest of all but it is an important one so it would help if I too felt valued…. A little bit…. sometimes»

The body parts’ surprise turned into laughter, then anger and disdain.

« You ?! You are the ugly duckling. Actually no, Even the ugly duckling is ashamed of you. Let’s just pretend you didn’t say what you’ve just said.Go back to being invisible ! That’s the most important part of your job»

The pooper listened silently, despondent, shut tight. It remained so for several days, refusing to do its job. The body’s waste piled up inside and began poisoning all the members. But they were too proud to recognize a pooper's importance. The very thought revolted them. So they eventually all died.

So next time you think of getting out of or scoffing at a lowly unglamorous task or worker, think twice. The tremendously valuable is not necessarily sexy.

Now. Aren't you glad you read this?
:P

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