“177th story”
First published in Feb.05.2021
Ali lived in a village. His everyday work was to go to the woods and gather broken branches to sell as firewood. He always tried to get home before dark as he was so afraid of wild animals.
One day when he was in the woods very far from home, the weather suddenly got dark and stormy. The blizzard didn’t let him see correctly, and he got lost. He was circling for hours. Two shiny eyes drew the attention that was staring at him.
He couldn’t see correctly, but he felt that it should be a stray dog. Ali held a thick branch and got ready to fight the dog if it attacks.
The dog attacked Ali, and in a tough battle, Ali could kill the wild, stray dog. He put the dog’s dead body on his shoulder to show his family how brave he was. He finally found his way to the village, when it was almost morning.
One of his neighbors saw Ali carrying a dead leopard on his shoulder. The neighbor screamed: “Ali killed a leopard!!!”
When Ali heard that he fought with a leopard, he fainted. Ali couldn’t see at that storm, the dog was a leopard.
Otherwise, he would have fainted right in front of the leopard and would easily be the leopard’s meal.
Problems in life are exactly like that. Start fighting with them, no matter how big they are. Don’t let fear stop you. You are more powerful than you think.
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Wise! The stories you post are always full of wisdom. I enjoy reading them 😀👏
That means a lot dear, appreciate it.
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Another interesting tale!
That’s very kind of you, dear.
Problems of life are often different from other problems.
Ecactly. Thank you dear.
I’m glad Ali didn’t notice he was carrying a dead leopard either.beautiful post.
Love you.
I ordered your new picture book of 30 short stories and read it in one sitting. Although I suppose it’s intended for children, I enjoyed every story. “Racism” was the icing on the cake! So sad you had that experience. Everyone can learn a lesson from it and the other 29 stories in the book. I hope all your books sell well.
Much love for friendship, Janet.
Another great thoughtful story! Thank you Laleh! One can learn so much out of these fables.Michael
You are always very kind Michael, I am grateful for your friendship.
Me too, Laleh! Thank you too, for your everlasting kindness!
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I love this. Your stories are always wonderful. 💖💖🌷🌷
That’s so very kind of you my dear friend.<3<3<3
Good one Laleh. 🌺😀
Thanks sweetheart.<3
An encouraging sentiment. <3
Thanks for always being there for me Anna.<3
Great story and great lesson.
Thank you dear, means a lot.
Una bella metafora, fa riflettere.
Means a lot dear.💝
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
HAVE TO READTHIS ONE AGAIN! <3
Thanks Jonathan, dear.
my pleasure—always!
Hi Laleh. I’d like to post this tomorrow as a Guest Blog. May I? (I’d like to change the title to “Don’t Let Fear Stop You.”)
Of course, as long as it has my name. Appreciate it Mitch.
Great! And it most definitely will, Laleh.
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fog frog croak
no damn joke
war is hell
and what the fuck we fightin fer?
I know.
nice to see you .
<3
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um shanti?
Could be.
wonder how they feel to be utterly destroyed?
It’s a very sad situation.
daddy makes whomever is supreme leader look like einstein. maddy , a dental assistant here in slc ut usa is glad to no longer be in iran. you d like her.
One day after this horrible Islamic regime is gone, Iran will become a beautiful, peaceful country again. Thank you.
and when exactly will that be? i understand your sentiment. but the shah s son is not the answer. my dentist has an assistant, Maddie a fellow ex pat like you from Iran here in Slc, Ut Usa
I’m to the right side of politics lol, we want an honest leader. The lefties are against him.
and in the us trump has to go. the whole lot is totally corrupt.
from india to iran. peace to you dear lady.
Wonderful friendship.❤️
This is a very important point.
Appreciate your kind visit dear.🌷
I love this story and such a great idea .Anita
You’re amazing 🌺
Wonderful story, dear Laleh! And…just in time! Thank you! 🙂 🌹🌹🌹
Appreciate your kindness dear.❤️
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Another blessed story! Thank you Laleh for sharing your gift. In life, sometimes what is hidden from us is unable to take our focus from the task before us.
Thanks for always being there for me.🌷