Today’s Thinking Out Loud reflection is on Aesop’s Fable, The Fox and the Stork. Aesop’s Fables is available for free download here.
The Fable
“A Fox invited a Stork to dinner, at which the only fare provided
was a large flat dish of soup. The Fox lapped it up with great
relish, but the Stork with her long bill tried in vain to partake
of the savory broth. Her evident distress caused the sly Fox much
amusement. But not long after the Stork invited him in turn, and
set before him a pitcher with a long and narrow neck, into which
she could get her bill with ease. Thus, while she enjoyed her
dinner, the Fox sat by hungry and helpless, for it was impossible
for him to reach the tempting contents of the vessel.”
Note: I enjoyed this fable. It tells us so much about life. When we are trying to get one up on another it’s only a matter of time before the tables are turned. The cycle keeps repeating until we realize that it is better to cooperate despite differences. It is always possible to find a workable way among people who disagree. It takes hard work and a willingness to try to create something that benefits everyone.