THE HORSES ARE HAPPY

THE HORSES ARE HAPPY

The Brisker Rav

The Brisker Rav זצ״ל once gave a משל of a wagon traveling toward a border. Inside the wagon sat a driver & his young helper transporting goods for a merchant across the border illegally.

Every character in the scene reacted differently as the journey progressed.

From the moment the wagon was loaded, the merchant was trembling. He knew the risk of a tremendous monetary loss if caught.

The smuggler, more seasoned and calculating, did not show fear immediately. But as they approached the border, he leaned forward and quietly signaled the driver. His tension rose; the moment of danger was drawing near.

The wagon driver, seeing the border guards in the distance, began to sweat. His hands shook on the reins. He understood that one wrong move could cost him dearly.

The young helper, oblivious until now, only panicked when the border guards lifted their rifles and pointed them directly at the wagon.

And then there were the horses.

When the wagon was finally stopped at the border, the horses shook their heads, snorted contentedly, and relaxed. They were thrilled. They felt only the physical relief of no longer pulling a heavy load.

They were happy.