"The Zebra's Lesson: Releasing the Past"

Once upon a time, amidst the beauty of an enchanted river path, two zebras strolled side by side, relishing the fresh air and the serenity of each moment. These zebras were the best of friends, their bond forged over many years. Instead of conforming to the ways of the main zebra herd, they had chosen a different path, one of seeking enlightenment.


The winding path mirrored the river's course, leading them to a point where they needed to cross the river, wading through its brisk current. As they began removing their zebra socks and shoes, an unexpected surprise unfolded – a lion leaped out from the nearby bushes!


"Excuse me," the Lion politely inquired, "but I'm terribly afraid of the water's fast-flowing current. Could one of you carry me across?"


Without a moment's hesitation, one of the zebras offered his back, instructing the lion to hold on tightly. With shoes and socks in one hand and a lion on the other's back, the trio waded across the river to safety on the other side.


The lion expressed gratitude to the zebra and quietly disappeared into the undergrowth. The two zebras exchanged a knowing glance before continuing their journey along the path, savoring the silence and tranquility of each moment.


However, it soon became apparent that one of the zebras wasn't truly savoring the moment at all. He had been growing increasingly agitated as they walked, muttering under his breath. The more he muttered, the more worked up he became.


Finally, he couldn't contain himself any longer. He demanded, "Why did you pick up that lion and allow it to climb on your back? Are you insane? Lions eat us for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! What were you thinking?" He raged on.


Calmly and compassionately, the second zebra replied, "Brother, this happened many miles back. I carried the lion on my back, and I set him down on the other side over an hour ago. So, brother, why are you still carrying the lion with you?"


Moral: The moral of this story is that we often carry the burdens of past fears, anger, and resentments, even when the actual threat or incident is long gone. Learning to let go of the past can bring us true peace and tranquility in the present moment.

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