In the olden times, Kites as well as Swans had beautiful voices using which they sang lovely songs. But when they heard the neigh of the horse, they were so enchanted with the sound that they tried to imitate it. In trying to neigh, they forgot how to sing. And today all Kites and Swans can do is make high pitch calls resembling the neigh of the horse.
This story is from the Aesop fable, and it illustrates the danger of chasing imagined benefits, and losing the present blessings that we may already have.
Isn’t it true that growing up most of us are blessed with health and peace of mind that we take for granted? Then we begin chasing after ego-driven goals, and we lose both our peace of mind and health. And what do we gain in return? Is it worth it?
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Credits:This has been written by Raj Shah and edited by Ketna Shah.