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A Lesson in Sharing

In a dense forest, there resided a kind-hearted monkey named Daisy. 

Daisy was known for her generosity and always shared whatever she had with all others in the forest. Her best friend, a bear named Jam, was quite the opposite. 

Jam loved to store and often took more than he needed, thinking only of himself.

One crisp autumn morning, Daisy discovered a bountiful patch of berries. 

The bushes were laden with ripe, juicy berries, enough to feed many animals. 

Excited, Daisy began to gather them and thought about how she could share them with her friends.

As Daisy was collecting berries, Jam appeared. 

His eyes widened with greed at the sight of the abundant food. 

"Wow, Daisy! Look at all these berries! We should keep them all for ourselves. 

Winter is coming, and we need to stock up," Jam said.

Daisy shook her head gently. 

"Jam, there are more than enough berries here. We should share them with the others. 

It's important to think of our friends, too."

Jam frowned but reluctantly agreed to help Daisy gather the berries. 

As they worked, other animals from the forest started to gather around, curious about the commotion. Daisy smiled and invited everyone to take some berries.

Soon, all the animals were enjoying the delicious berries, and there was still plenty left. 

Jam watched as everyone thanked Daisy for her generosity. He couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt for wanting to keep everything for him.

That evening, as they returned to their cave,

Jam thought about what Daisy had said. 

He realized that sharing not only helped others but also brought happiness and friendship.

The next day, Jam decided to change his ways.

He found a large stash of acorns he had hidden away and decided to share them with the other animals. When he saw the joy and gratitude on their faces, he felt a warm sense of fulfillment he had never experienced before.

Daisy noticed Jam's change of heart and came back to him.

 "Well done, Jam. You have learned the value of liberality and the joy it brings. 

Remember, sharing makes us richer in ways beyond material wealth."

Jam smiled and nodded. 

From that day on, he became known as one of the most generous animals in the forest, always willing to share and help others. 

Daisy and Jam grew even closer, their friendship strengthened by the lessons they had learned together.

The whole forest prospered with a spirit of cooperation and kindness, making it a wonderful place for all the other animals to live there.

Indian writer and professor from Haflong, best known for his writings and teaching.