Introduction: Why A Lion Can Teach You Gratitude
The Classic Treasury of Aesop's Fables
I came across an Aesop's Fable that teaches gratitude. After you have read Androcles let me know what your thoughts are. There are times when professionals are so busy that they do not stop and be thankful for the things they have in life.
It doesn't matter what you are going through in life, you can always find at least one thing that you are grateful for. Read the fable, Androcles, below to discover why a lion can teach you gratitude.
Have you read?
Fairy Tales, Fables and Myths
What You Can Learn From the Fable The Ant and the Grasshopper
How Does The Buffoon and the Countryman Relate to Life?
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Androcles: Why A Lion Can Teach You Gratitude
A slave named Androcles once escaped from his master and fled to the forest. As he was wandering about there he came upon a Lion lying down moaning and groaning.
At first he turned to flee, but finding that the Lion did not pursue him, he turned back and
went up to him. As he came near, the Lion put out his paw, which was all swollen and bleeding, and Androcles found that a huge thorn had got into it, and was causing all the pain.He pulled out the thorn and bound up the paw of the Lion, who was soon able to rise and lick the hand of Androcles like a dog. Then the Lion took Androcles to his cave, and every day used to bring him meat
from which to live.But shortly afterwards both Androcles and the Lion were captured, and the slave was sentenced to be thrown to the Lion, after the latter had been kept without food for several days.
The Emperor and all his Court came to see the spectacle, and Androcles was led out into the middle of the arena. Soon the Lion was let loose from his den, and rushed bounding and roaring towards his victim.
But as soon as he came near to Androcles he recognised his friend, and fawned upon him, and licked his hands like a friendly dog. The Emperor, surprised at this, summoned Androcles to him, who told him the whole story. Whereupon the slave was pardoned and freed, and the Lion let loose to his native
forest.Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.
Source: Aesop's Fable
Final Thoughts: Why A Lion Can Teach You Gratitude
Androcles is a very short fable that delivers a powerful message about gratitude. Which character in the tale is most like you? Did you like the tale? Why? Why not? Let's try to be grateful and in everything give thanks!
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