We often use metaphors about sheep to point out human behaviors. Thus we have the "black sheep" and the "lost sheep". Reflecting upon the "lost sheep" idea, it seems to make sense. Imagine a flock wandering around while the shepherd leads them towards new pastures. Realizing that one sheep is missing, he leaves the flock and rushes back to look for the lost one, till he finds it. This imaginary situation suggests several considerations - overlooking the "happy ending". First of all, why did that particular sheep get lost? If the flock moves in a compact group, none should lose their way. If all human beings moved in the same (positive) direction, they would all follow the principles of good behavior, such as love, cooperation, understanding, acceptance etc. On the contrary, it seems that, nowadays, more than "one" are unwilling to follow the (sometimes difficult) path towards spiritually uplifting 'pastures' and prefer to linger where the way is easier.
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