The Ant and the Grasshopper
Another selection from Aesop's fables, since the last instalment was so well received. These fables are definitely not for kids only, but that's a great place to start..!!
THE ANT and the GRASSHOPPER
In a field one summer's day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content. An Ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest.
"Why not come and chat with me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of toiling and moiling in that way?"
"I am helping to lay up food for the winter," said the Ant, "and recommend you to do the same."
"Why bother about winter?" said the Grasshopper; we have got plenty of food at present."
But the Ant went on its way and continued its toil. When the winter came the Grasshopper had no food and found itself dying of hunger, while it saw the ants distributing every day corn and grain from the stores they had collected in the summer.
Then the Grasshopper knew: It is best to prepare for the days of necessity.
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I've always loved this fable for the insightful life lesson that it teaches. Thank you for the reminder!
You are welcome, glad to deliver a reminder any time..!! Thx for reading and commenting.
Cheers,
Mark
There is a saying with the same meaning in Chinese. "Chances are for those with preparation"
Hey Marcus,
I like that, "Chances are for those with preparation." Kind of like the better prepared I am... the luckier I get.
Cheers,
Mark
Yes, it's the day by day work that we do that leads to better things. I've spent the past couple hours trying to figure out how to edit a video, sometimes feels like a folly.
And I will persist.
Those productive days are often offset by other not-so productive days of learning / training. And so it goes...we do our best to keep moving ahead.
Mark
It's basically like us here at WA. We properly prepare for the coming of our successes. If we don't, chances are we won't realize it. Thanks a Mark.
Jerome
Hey Jerome,
Yep, never any end to the work that needs to be done in preparation..
How are things in the world of wearables..?
Mark
You're absolutely right Mark. As for wearables, pretty busy, so many things pop up daily so I can't say there is not much to write about. Just trying to get the word out for now then narrow it down a tad later. Have yourself a great weekend.
Jerome
You have to watch the political arena. Too many grasshoppers are legal experts in taking from the ants!
Good reason to continue 'toiling' with an awareness of the grasshoppers. I consider myself an ant..
Thx for reading and commenting Mike.
Mark
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Make the time to do it to survive in all situations.
Agreed, decide what is important and just do it..!!
Cheers,
Mark