The Stag At The Pool
From Aesop's Fables

A stag saw his shadow reflected in the water, and greatly admired the size of his horns, but felt angry with himself for having such weak feet.

While he was thus contemplating himself, a lion appeared at the pool. The stag ran what he believed was a safe distance from the water, into the woods, but became entangled within the branches with his horns. The lion quickly came up with him and caught him.

When he realized his what happened he exclaimed, "Woe is me! How I have fooled myself! The feet I so despised would have helped me run away swiftly, while the antlers that I believed so beautiful have caused me to become trapped."

Moral of The Stag at the Pool: What is most truly valuable is often underrated.

What do you think is the most valuable in your life? Take a good look at it... maybe what you think is so beautiful and important isn't nearly as useful or significant as something that you often neglect or dismiss. Think about it. Perhaps you should be grateful for everything that you possess.

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