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Writer's pictureAnand Gautam

The Banana Mystery at Harmony Zoo



Don't let past fears dictate the now, Climb that ladder, take a bow.



Once upon a time, in a lively zoo called Harmony Zoo, there was a peculiar cage that housed three monkeys. In the corner of the cage, there hung a tantalizing banana, just out of reach for the curious primates. Excitement filled the air as the trio discovered a mysterious ladder in the cage, seemingly leading to the coveted banana. The monkeys, old and new, shared glances of anticipation and rushed to climb the ladder.


But, as soon as any monkey attempted to ascend, a cold shower of water cascaded down from above. The cruel zookeeper found it amusing to watch the monkeys get wet and discouraged. The water shower became a deterrent, and each time a monkey tried to climb, all three were showered.


Over time, the monkeys stopped attempting to reach the banana, conditioned by the chilling water. They couldn't understand why they were being showered, but the fear held them back from trying.


One day, to the relief of the monkeys, the cruel zookeeper passed away. In his place came a new, wise, and compassionate zookeeper. The new caretaker observed the peculiar behavior of the monkeys and decided to make some changes. The wise zookeeper replaced one of the old monkeys with a new one, unaware of the water shower history. The enthusiastic new monkey eagerly climbed the ladder, but the two remaining old monkeys, remembering their past experiences, pulled him down.


Confused, the new monkey thought maybe they weren't allowed to eat the banana. As more old monkeys were replaced with new ones, the pattern continued. The ladder remained untouched, and the banana continued to dangle, unclaimed.


In the end, all the original monkeys were replaced with new ones, and none of them dared to climb the ladder, even though they didn't know why. The banana still hung, untouched, in the cage.


Moral of the Story: "Don't simply believe in others' words; try and see for yourself. Sometimes, the barriers that hold you back may no longer exist, but you continue to follow the unexplained rules. Be curious, question assumptions, and explore possibilities. Otherwise, you might miss out on the sweet opportunities that await, just like the banana that hung forever in Harmony Zoo."

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