SLOW AND STEADY

in instablurt •  10 months ago 

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The story line

Once upon a time, in a bustling forest, there lived a group of animals preparing for the annual Great Forest Race. Among them were the swift and confident hare, the determined tortoise, and a variety of other creatures eager to prove their speed and agility.

The preparation for the race

As the race day arrived, the forest was abuzz with excitement. The animals lined up at the starting line, and the hare, filled with arrogance, boasted about his inevitable victory. Meanwhile, the tortoise remained calm and focused, quietly confident in his own abilities.

The beginning of the race

With the signal, the race began, and the hare dashed ahead with lightning speed, leaving the other animals trailing behind. Confident in his lead, the hare decided to take a quick nap under a shady tree, thinking he could easily catch up later.

The steadiness of the tortoise

Meanwhile, the tortoise plodded along steadily, step by step, keeping a consistent pace. He didn't worry about the hare's speed or the cheers from the spectators. He simply focused on putting one foot in front of the other.

The tortoise won

Hours passed, and eventually, the hare woke up from his nap, realizing he had underestimated his opponent. He hurriedly dashed towards the finish line, but it was too late. The tortoise had already crossed the finish line, winning the race.

The lesson for the hare and all

The animals cheered for the tortoise, amazed by his perseverance and determination. The hare learned a valuable lesson that day – that slow and steady progress, coupled with determination, can often lead to success. And from that day on, he humbly embraced the philosophy that "slow and steady wins the race."

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Thanks for going through my story. @Pastormike

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