The Hardworking Ant
In a lush meadow, a lazy grasshopper named Greg spent his days idly hopping from one blade of grass to another. He would scoff at the hardworking ants who scurried by, collecting food for the winter.
Meanwhile, Annie, an industrious ant, tirelessly gathered food and stored it in her anthill. She knew that winter was approaching and wanted to be prepared. But Greg laughed at her efforts, convinced that winter would never come.
As the cold winds blew and snow covered the meadow, Greg found himself shivering and hungry. He searched desperately for food but found nothing. Weak and tired, he stumbled upon Annie's anthill.
With a hopeful heart, Greg approached Annie and asked for help. Despite his mockery in the past, Annie felt compassion for him. She shared her hard-earned food and taught Greg the importance of hard work and preparation.
From that day on, Greg changed his ways. He joined the ants in their diligent work, realizing that laziness would only lead to hardship. Together, they rebuilt their community and faced each winter fully prepared.
The moral of the story: Hard work and preparation lead to success, while laziness and procrastination can result in difficulties and missed opportunities.
