A fable is a great way to understand an important message without being lectured, and this fable about a floating bubble is a perfect example. I won´t reveal too much but would like you to read it and reflect on it

1. The Floating Bubble Fable
A story about learning from the
mistakes of others.
Fiona was a bubble waiting to be unleashed. As she
waited, she made great plans for her journey soon
to come. Could she make her dreams come true?
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2. The Floating Bubble
Day after day, Fiona sat in the soapy water bottle watching as
her owner, Tabitha, blew other bubbles away.
She always dreamed about being the next bubble to be
blown. Yet, she spent her days watching what the other
bubbles did as Tabitha unleashed them. There were some
bubbles that made bad choices, and popped as soon as they
were blown and released.
"Oh no! Look at Elena floating towards the mulberry tree," she
exclaimed. "She knows that mulberries have a prickly exterior.
She's going to be in trouble soon!"
And as Fiona said it, it was done. As soon as Elena got next to
the mulberry tree, she popped loudly and transformed into
water droplets. The droplets landed in the lake below. Elena
was upset that she lost her floating ability and, instead, had to
flow along in the lake.
Fiona kept reminding herself of her goal to float in the air
currents for as long as possible.
The next day was her turn to be blown. As Tabitha shook the
bottle and took out the bubble wand, Fiona geared up for a
great adventure.
Short Story
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3. Tabitha blew hard and formed Fiona into one of the most
beautiful bubbles ever created. "Wow! How beautiful," said
Tabitha. "I hope that bubble lasts a long time."
Fiona kept a mental note of Elena's decision to float by the
mulberry tree. She saw what happened to Elena, and decided
against taking that same route.
Instead, she floated over the areas where there weren't many
trees. That way, she was able to stay intact for a very long time.
She was happy for the opportunity to see many places along
her journey.
Moral: Learn from the examples
set by others to make wise
decisions that contribute to
your happiness.
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4. The Floating Bubble
Fiona spent many of her growing days observing the decisions of
others around her. Some decisions produced favorable results,
while others had the opposite outcome. It was important to Fiona
to pay attention so she could carve out a map for her own life.
As someone who has seen others go before you, you no doubt
have their experiences to guide you. Those experiences can help
to shape the person you become.
The direction of your life is formed by a combination of your
beliefs and the lessons learned.
It's usually not a very good idea to rely only on what you believe.
Paying attention to the experiences of others can help you make
informed decisions. If your goal is to make the most of the life
you've been given, get as many life lessons as you can.
The observations you make can also help you to determine what
is most important to you. Turn the mistakes of others into success
stories of your own.
Personal Reflection
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5. Make each day of life count. Learn from the experiences of others
so you can use every opportunity to make wise decisions that
support your dreams and goals.
Self-Reflection Questions:
1. Do I allow my own stubbornness to cloud my judgment?
2. Am I focused on long-term happiness when I make
decisions?
3. How can I use the experiences of others to get the most out
of life?
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