The fox and the thoughtful bird

The Fox and the Thoughtful Bird

Once upon a time, in a forest filled with intertwined paths, there lived a fox known for her cleverness and a bird renowned for his deep wisdom.

One day, the fox encountered the bird at a crossroads. Curious, she asked,
— Thoughtful Bird, which of these paths leads to the mountain where the sun seems to touch the ground? I want to reach it, but the trails confuse me.

The bird, with his wise demeanor, replied,
— I know every path in this forest. The trail to the right is the fastest but filled with stones. The one to the left is longer but lined with flowers. Both lead to the mountain.

The fox, fascinated by the explanation, exclaimed,
— How fascinating! Now I know everything about these trails!

And so, day after day, the fox returned to the crossroads to hear the bird describe the paths. Yet, she never began her journey. She loved knowing every detail of the trails but always found excuses not to start: “It’s too hot today.” “Maybe tomorrow.”

Meanwhile, a small and clumsy rabbit hopped past the fox. Without asking for advice, he chose a path and started his journey, stumbling over stones and marveling at the flowers. Over time, he reached the mountain and gazed at the sun touching the ground.

The bird, watching the fox still at the crossroads, said,
— Knowing the paths is important, but what moves you forward is walking.

The fox, embarrassed, finally took her first step, realizing that the beauty of the journey lies in living each moment, not just in planning.

And so, she set off, wiser than before.

2024 is coming to an end. What will you do to see the sun touching the ground in 2025? Are you moving forward?

Tell me in the comments.