The Ant and the Grasshopper : A Tale of preparation and responsibility
One day on a warm sunny day in a bright meadow, a little, well-behaved ant was working hard, collecting wheat grains for winter storage. She recognized that winter months were coming, and she wanted to be ready. She was busily carrying one grain after
Lessons on Contentment and Self-Worth from The Dog and His Reflection
A dog once discovered a juiced bone. Enthusiastic with his gift, he held it firmly in his teeth and skipped off, savoring it quietly. On his way he passed a little bridge across a quiet pond. He looked down and found his reflection in
Letting Go: Lessons from the Two Monks and the River
Once, two monks traveled together — an older one and a younger. Along the way they stumbled upon a river with a mighty current. A woman was at the river, unable to cross unaided. She asked the monks if they could help her. The
Trust and True Nature: Lessons from the Scorpion and the Dog
Once upon a time, a scorpion that couldn’t swim was eager to cross a river. Nearby he saw a dog and asked, “Will you carry me across the river on your back?” The dog was cautious. "You are a scorpion," he told him. "If
