NO FOG ON THE MAP
Surveyors were sent to a remote mountain to map the terrain. Everyday they would go forth over the rugged hills and every night, returned to their camp. Frequently, they were joined by an old shepherd who enjoyed the companionship of their fire. One evening, the old shepherd insisted that he would accompany the surveyors the next day so they would not become lost. Feeling fairly sure of themselves after so long, they asked why he felt that he needed to go along. The shepherd quietly repeated, “I must go with you.” Still puzzled, the surveyors again described their many hikes through the mountains and their familiarity with the area after many days. Yet again, the shepherd insisted, “I know the mountains like the back of my hand.” Somewhat exasperated, the surveyors replied, “We now have a map of the area.” And the shepherd responded, “But there is no fog on your map.” The two “experts” went up the mountain…
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