7th Aug 2023
Once upon a time, in a lush green forest, there lived a gentle elephant named Elmer. He was tall, with ivory tusks that gleamed in the sunlight. Elmer was known for his kind heart and friendly demeanor, but he had a secret. He was terrified of butterflies. Every time a butterfly fluttered near him, he would tremble and let out a loud trumpet, scaring them away. Elmer's fear made him mean and defensive towards these beautiful creatures.
The other animals in the forest couldn't understand why Elmer behaved this way towards butterflies. They tried to console him, telling him that butterflies were harmless and brought beauty to the world. But Elmer's envy had clouded his judgment. He couldn't bear to see the butterflies soaring through the air, their delicate wings carrying them from one flower to another. He longed to be able to fly like them, to experience the freedom and joy that came with it.
One day, as Elmer sat beneath a towering banyan tree, a wise old owl named Oliver perched on a branch nearby. Sensing Elmer's sadness, Oliver hooted softly and asked him why he was so envious of the butterflies. Elmer poured out his heart, sharing his deepest desire to fly like them. Oliver listened intently, his wise eyes filled with understanding.
Oliver gently explained to Elmer that every creature in the forest had its own unique abilities and gifts. While butterflies could fly, elephants had their own special qualities. They were strong and wise, capable of carrying immense burdens and forming deep bonds with their families. Elmer listened, his heart slowly opening up to the wisdom of the wise old owl.
From that day forward, Elmer made a promise to himself. He decided to embrace his uniqueness and find joy in the things he could do. Instead of being mean towards butterflies, he started admiring their beauty from a distance, appreciating their grace and elegance. And whenever he felt a pang of envy, he would remind himself of the wise owl's words, and a sense of contentment filled his heart.
