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Harare and Tortoise

Harare and Tortoise Patience Lesson

By Vuyani MziniPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
Educational (Patience)

Once upon a time, in the bustling city of Harare, there lived a wise and patient tortoise named Toto. Toto had lived in Harare for many years, watching as the city grew and changed around him. He had seen many people come and go, and he had learned that patience was a valuable quality in life.

One day, Toto decided to take a walk through the city to see how things had changed since his last visit. As he walked, he noticed that the people of Harare seemed to be in a hurry. They rushed past him, pushing and shoving, as if they were all in a race to get somewhere.

Toto was intrigued by this behavior, and he decided to stop and observe the people for a while. He watched as they hurried about their business, seemingly oblivious to the world around them. But then he noticed something else. Among the hustle and bustle of the city, there were a few people who were not in a hurry at all. They walked calmly and slowly, taking in their surroundings and appreciating the beauty of the world around them.

Toto was impressed by these people. He saw that they were patient, and he realized that patience was the key to a happy and fulfilling life. He decided to teach this lesson to the people of Harare.

So, Toto started to talk to the people he met on his walks. He told them stories of his adventures, and he explained to them the importance of patience. He showed them that by taking the time to appreciate the world around them, they could find happiness and fulfillment in their lives.

Slowly but surely, the people of Harare began to change. They started to slow down and appreciate the world around them. They took the time to stop and smell the flowers, to listen to the birds singing in the trees, and to watch the sunset over the city.

And as they did, they realized that Toto was right. Patience was the key to a happy and fulfilling life. They began to see the world in a new light, and they were grateful to Toto for teaching them this valuable lesson.

Years went by, and Toto grew old. But his legacy lived on in the people of Harare. They had learned the importance of patience, and they passed this lesson down to their children and grandchildren. And so, the city of Harare became known as a place of peace and tranquility, where people took the time to appreciate the beauty of the world around them.

And Toto, the wise and patient tortoise, smiled down from his perch in the trees, knowing that he had made a significant impact on the world around him.

As Toto roamed around Harare, he also observed some people who were not patient. They were always in a hurry, and they did not take the time to appreciate the world around them. They were easily angered and frustrated, and they did not take the time to listen to others or to understand different perspectives.

Toto saw how these people were always rushing from one thing to the next, and how they never seemed to be satisfied. They were always searching for something, but they never seemed to find it.

He realized that impatience had a negative effect on these people. It made them anxious and stressed, and it prevented them from enjoying life. They were always focused on the future, and they missed out on the present moment.

Their impatience also affected those around them. They were often short-tempered and irritable, and they did not take the time to listen to others. This caused conflicts and misunderstandings, and it prevented them from building meaningful relationships with others.

In contrast, Toto saw how patience brought peace and contentment to those who practiced it. They were able to appreciate the world around them and to find joy in the small things in life. They were also more understanding and empathetic towards others, which helped them to build strong relationships and connections.

Through his observations, Toto realized that patience was not just a personal quality, but it also had a significant effect on the world around us. Impatience can lead to stress, conflict, and dissatisfaction, while patience can bring peace, understanding, and happiness.

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