[Read more…] about The Shepherd and The DogA Shepherd was about to lock a Wolf up for the night with the sheep. His Dog queried him about the reasonableness of doing that; a wise question.
Be watchful or all will be lost.
The Hare and The Hound
[Read more…] about The Hare and The HoundA Hound scared and chased a Hare but gave up after some distance. Asked why, the Hound cited motivation: Hound ran for supper, Hare ran for life.
Motivation is everything.
A Hunted Beaver
[Read more…] about A Hunted BeaverBeavers have been hunted for their tail being medicine. When chased, a Beaver escaped capture by biting his tail off.
Sometimes a small sacrifice results in a greater good.
A Dog and A Butcher
[Read more…] about A Dog and A ButcherWhile a Butcher was busy a Dog came into the shop and ran off with a Sheep’s heart. The Butcher called out that he would be better prepared next time.
If you’ve learned something by a loss, it really wasn’t a loss.
A Smith and His Dog
[Read more…] about A Smith and His DogA dog slept while his Master, a Blacksmith, worked. When the Master went to eat the Dog woke for his food. In jest, one day the Master chided the Dog.
All creatures naturally look to the business of food and propagation.
The Old Hound
[Read more…] about The Old HoundAn Old Hound caught but could not hold a Boar (Stag). His Master berated him ignoring the fact that he was old and unable to hunt any longer.
The spirit is willing but the flesh weak.