The Bitch and Her Whelps

A bitch, ready to whelp, earnestly begged a shepherd for a place where she might litter. When her request was granted, she besought permission to rear her puppies in the same spot. The shepherd again consented. But at last the Bitch, protected by the bodyguard of her Whelps, who had now grown up and were able to defend themselves, asserted her exclusive right to the place and would not permit the shepherd to approach.

 Moral: Too much kindness results to...abuse?

Reflection: 

Help those who are in need. But the problem is, helping a person over and over again isn't really "helping". Darating ang araw na aasa nalang sila nang aasa. If you really want to help someone, you shouldn't give the solution right away- help them look for it instead. In that way, they learn what to do next time. Kasi pag hindi, aabusuhin ka nila. I'm looking for thie right phrase... uhmm.. "take advantage"? Yeah! Others might take advantage of the things you could offer. :)

The Dove and the Crow

Dove shut up in a cage was boasting of the large number of young ones which she had hatched. A Crow hearing her, said: "My good friend, cease from this unseasonable boasting. The larger the number of your family, the greater your cause of sorrow, in seeing them shut up in this prison-house."
Normal: Having less means having a little to lose.
Reflection: You have nothing to lose when you have nothing. It lessens the pain you go through and the time you waste on these things. Never boast about something that you had all this time. You might not recover from the loss. Life is nothing when you've got no freedom. 

The Birds, the Beasts, and the Bat

  THE BIRDS waged war with the Beasts, and each were by turns the conquerors. A Bat, fearing the uncertain issues of the fight, always fought on the side which he felt was the strongest. When peace was proclaimed, his deceitful conduct was apparent to both combatants. Therefore being condemned by each for his treachery, he was driven forth from the light of day, and henceforth concealed himself in dark hiding-places, flying always alone and at night.

Moral: Stand on both sides and you shall stand alone.

Reflection: Know which side you're on. You can't always choose the winning side. People count on you. Trust isn't earned easily.

The Panther and the Shepherds

A PANTHER, by some mischance, fell into a pit. The Shepherds discovered him, and some threw sticks at him and pelted him with stones, while others, moved with compassion towards one about to die even though no one should hurt him, threw in some food to prolong his life. At night they returned home, not dreaming of any danger, but supposing that on the morrow they would find him dead. The Panther, however, when he had recruited his feeble strength, freed himself with a sudden bound from the pit, and hastened to his den with rapid steps. After a few days he came forth and slaughtered the cattle, and, killing the Shepherds who had attacked him, raged with angry fury. Then they who had spared his life, fearing for their safety, surrendered to him their flocks and begged only for their lives. To them the Panther made this reply: "I remember alike those who sought my life with stones, and those who gave me food. Lay aside, therefore, your fears. I return as an enemy only to those who injured me."

Moral: Do unto others what you want others to do unto you.
Reflection:
Life has its ups and downs. Life can always pull you down. On your way downhill, you encounter three kinds of people: Watchers, Mockers, and Helpers. Mayroong mga taong tutulong sayo.. May iba ring bubuhusan ka pa ng asido. Paikot-ikot lang kasi ang buhay. Help those who are in need. Karma comes back around.

The Fox and the Mask

A FOX entered the house of an actor and, rummaging through all his properties, came upon a Mask, an admirable imitation of a human head. He placed his paws on it and said, "What a beautiful head! Yet it is of no value, as it entirely lacks brains."

Moral: What comes from the inside is truly better than what is shown outside.

Reflection: Looks are everything. For us, it's the thing that matters most. A few months ago, I randomly asked some girls, "Kung papilion mo, beauty or brains?". As expected, they answered, "Brains". Yes. Brains are really important. Everyone is smart in their own ways. Beauty is only in the eyes of the beholder. But let's face reality, ok? People are judged based on their outside appearance. Not on the inside. You should get to know others with your eyes closed.  If you don't like those you've met before, then I suggest you look again. :)

The Dog and the Shadow.

A DOG, crossing a bridge over a stream with a piece of flesh in his mouth, saw his own shadow in the water and took it for that of another Dog, with a piece of meat double his own in size. He immediately let go of his own, and fiercely attacked the other Dog to get his larger piece from him. He thus lost both: that which he grasped at in the water, because it was a shadow; and his own, because the stream swept it away.

Moral:Beware lest you lose the substance 
by grasping at the shadow.


Reflection: Contentment is always essential. You should be content with what you have. Taking risks because of greed can only pull you down. Appreciate the things you already have. Looking for a bigger fish to catch gets you nowhere. When I was still in elementary, I was always active during school activities. I was supposed to join the duet competitions during one of the school camps but my other self also wanted to join the storytelling contest. I joined both. I was unprepared. You already know what’s next.

The Dog and the Oyster

The Dog and the Oyster

    A DOG, used to eating eggs, saw an Oyster and, opening his mouth to its widest extent, swallowed it down with the utmost relish, supposing it to be an egg. Soon afterwards suffering great pain in his stomach, he said, "I deserve all this torment, for my folly in thinking that everything round must be an egg."

Moral: They who act without sufficient thought, will often fall into unsuspected danger.

Reflection: “Think before you act” is a popular phrase. It should be applied by everyone. Be careful. There might be some consequences to your actions. I have this thing called “stupidity”. Sometimes, I act first before I think. Strike that, Most of the time I act first before I think? Why? I do it Because it’s easier to do stuff that way. But not thinking about your actions and its consequences makes the situation more complicated. Think. Think. Think.