There once were two women, one whose body was flawless and beautiful, and the second whose body used to be pierced through with holes but by her arduous prayers and healing sacrifices, now her body was covered with scars. Both women went among the townspeople exclaiming, “I know the way of healing!” The foolish townspeople followed the woman whose body was flawless and beautiful. The wise townspeople followed the woman whose body was covered with scars.

© Meisaan Chan