In Aesop’s Fables, there is a story about a mouse and a lion. As
the story goes, a mouse is nearly eaten by a lion but the mouse begs the lion
to spare his life as one day he may come to save his. The lion laughed so hard
at the little mouse’s pleas that he inadvertently freed the mouse from his claws.
Taking advantage of the opportunity to escape, the mouse ran far away.
One day, hunter’s nets ensnared the lion and following through
on his promise, the little mouse came to the lion’s rescue and freed him from
the trappings. There is a lesson to be learned in this story in that big
courage can sometimes come in small packages.
When we are teaching our children of such heroism, we offer them
examples of how they can sometimes contribute to help others around them by
just being thoughtful and tolerant. It is also a lesson in learning how to
appropriately use the gifts we are given. We may not always be the biggest or
the strongest, but if we learn how to use the gifts we do have, we can often
create the desired outcomes that we want.
Exhibiting courage under fire
In life, you will face obstacles that make you feel
uncomfortable at best, miserable at worst – how you react to those situations
is what will give you the edge in being able to successfully combat and conquer
these situations. Remembering the story of the lion and the mouse can offer
some consolation, but learning how to proactively take control of your emotions
and the reactive feelings that you have when faced with dire consequences will
become your best friend. Demonstrating these reactions affront of your children
will also show them how to properly react as they grow older and too, are faced
with similar circumstances.
This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine!
Even children can let their light shine. They can be taught that
the greatest courage comes from the tiniest light within self. It is that inner
strength that one possesses that is available to him or her at all times
whenever s/he needs it. All one must do is to ask to be brave in order to
contend with whatever the challenge is. By instructing heart and soul in how to
pool your innate resources to move beyond such obstacles, you will build your
resilience and stamina to overcome that, which obstructs. While you may feel
small in size, you must understand that your heart and soul hold the power to
create the happiness and sense of achievement
throughout the course of your life.
When you are ready to take the lead and show your power, I know
you will feel a joyful release and a wonderful sense of freedom. You will also
discover that you have the power to control your emotions and hold them in
check as you move forward in life. No other human being or circumstance has
that power or control over you – and when you see that through courage and
willpower all things are possible, you will let your light shine and grow in
strength and harmony each and every day.
In the end, it is helpful to know that we do not always have to
be as mighty as the lion to be brave. We can overcome anything by being witty
and committed to take on the world even when things do not seem to be going the
way we like. The truth lies within our perception, and the willingness to
follow through comes from our persistence and perseverance; of course, a little
courage doesn’t hurt.
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