The Realization of the Tortoise / The Tortoise's Flight (Story Writing)

Complete the following story following the clue.

A long while ago a tortoise sat on the dusty land and watched the birds wheeling and circling in the air over his head. He grew dissatisfied with his lowly life when he saw so many of them enjoying themselves in the clear blue sky-, he longed to join them and share their freedom.

'If only I could get myself up into the air I'm sure I could soar and swoop with the best of them,' He thought.

He pondered on this problem for a long time : the sun burned down and he got hotter and hotter and more discontented as he enviously watched the birds.

Suddenly an eagle came to rest on a rock close beside him ....

Ans.     The Realization of the Tortoise

A long while ago a tortoise sat on the dusty land and watched the birds wheeling and circling in the air over his head. He grew dissatisfied with his lowly life when he saw so many of them enjoying themselves in the clear blue sky; he longed to join them and share their freedom.

"If only I could get myself into the air, I'm sure I could soar and swoop with the best of them," thought the tortoise. He pondered this problem for a long time, growing hotter and more discontented as the sun burned down. Enviously, he watched the birds glide effortlessly through the sky.

Suddenly, an eagle landed on a rock close by. The tortoise noticed the eagle and came up with a plan: he would hold onto the eagle's legs when it flew away, allowing him to soar up into the air. He approached the eagle, but it was perched too high for him to reach. With no other options, he expressed his deep desire to fly to the eagle.

The eagle, intrigued by the tortoise's request, responded kindly. "I can help you experience flight," said the eagle. He flew down and instructed the tortoise to hold onto his legs. The tortoise eagerly grabbed the eagle's legs, and they took off into the sky.

As they soared higher and higher, the tortoise felt a mix of excitement and fear. He had never been so high before, and the sensation was overwhelming. The eagle flew swiftly, and the tortoise struggled to hold on. Eventually, he couldn't maintain his grip and fell, plummeting down toward the ground.

Luckily, the tortoise landed on soft grass in the woods, cushioned by his hard shell. Though he was shaken, he was not seriously hurt. This experience taught the tortoise a valuable lesson. From that day on, he accepted his limitations and stopped longing for things beyond his reach. He no longer envied the birds and their ability to fly. Instead, he embraced his own strengths and was content with the life he had.

The Tortoise's Flight

A long while ago, a tortoise sat on the dusty land and watched the birds wheeling and circling in the air over his head. He grew dissatisfied with his lowly life when he saw so many of them enjoying themselves in the clear blue sky. He longed to join them and share their freedom.

"If only I could get myself up into the air, I'm sure I could soar and swoop with the best of them," he thought.

He pondered on this problem for a long time. The sun burned down, and he got hotter and hotter and more discontented as he enviously watched the birds.

Suddenly, an eagle came to rest on a rock close beside him. The tortoise looked up at the majestic bird and decided to share his dream.

"O noble eagle," the tortoise called out, "I have long admired the freedom of you birds. I wish to experience the joy of flying. Can you help me achieve this dream?"

The eagle, amused by the tortoise's request, tilted his head thoughtfully. "It is not a natural thing for a tortoise to fly," the eagle said, "but I can help you experience the sky, though it will be risky."

"I am willing to take the risk," the tortoise replied eagerly.

The eagle then grasped the tortoise firmly in his powerful talons and ascended into the sky. The tortoise felt a rush of exhilaration as he was lifted higher and higher. The world below grew smaller, and the vast expanse of the sky enveloped him. For a moment, the tortoise felt the freedom he had longed for.

As the eagle soared and swooped, the tortoise experienced the thrill of flight. However, he also began to feel dizzy and disoriented. The wind rushed past him, and the ground below seemed terrifyingly distant.

The eagle, sensing the tortoise's discomfort, decided to bring him back down. He gently descended and released the tortoise safely back onto the dusty land.

The tortoise, still dizzy from the experience, took a moment to gather himself. "Thank you, noble eagle," he said. "I have felt the joy of flight, but I now realize that it is not meant for me. The sky is your domain, and I belong here on the ground."

The eagle nodded wisely. "It is good to dream and aspire, but it is also important to understand and appreciate one's own place and strengths."

The tortoise, now content, watched the eagle soar back into the sky. He no longer felt envious but rather grateful for the lesson he had learned. He returned to his slow, steady life with a newfound appreciation for the earth and his own capabilities.

Moral of the Story: Aspire to achieve your dreams, but also recognize and appreciate your unique strengths and place in the world.