I was awaken by the rays of the sun. It was Sunday, how could I have forgotten it. I had promised to meet my best friend, Tia. We had decided to meet that day however busy we were and go for a picnic. After all one day we must reserve time for our friends.
I dressed in my latest dress and took a basket filled with all cheese sandwiches. I reached the spot half an hour early, I was so excited. Time went by Tia did not come. I was not disappointed she was always a late comer. Even after three hours when she didn’t come I unpacked the sandwiches for I couldn’t help as I was starving. Eventually I got tired of waiting so came home.
When I asked for an explanation, she said that she didn’t have time, even to call and inform that she wasn’t coming.
That day I came back home and saw my dog waiting at the door. She was in the same position in which I had last seen her. She hadn’t moved, but remained waiting for me. She always had time for me, but I never gave her much attention.
I learnt two lessons:-
1. If we give too much importance to someone, like I had given to Tia, we lose our importance in their life. They take us for granted. As I had done to my dog.
2. My dog was far better than me or Tia. In short animals are more sensible than humans. Quite sadly adding the second leaning.
