The Envious Bird

Once upon a time, in a lush green forest, there lived a beautiful bird named Ruby. She had bright red feathers, a melodious voice, and was loved by all the other animals in the forest. Ruby was happy with her life and enjoyed singing and playing with her friends.
One day, a new bird arrived in the forest. His name was Jack and he was envious of Ruby’s beauty and popularity. Jack was not as good-looking as Ruby and his voice was not as melodious as hers. He became jealous of Ruby and started to plot against her.
One day, Jack came up with a plan to ruin Ruby’s reputation. He spread rumors about her and told the other animals that Ruby was selfish and mean. Jack even went as far as to steal Ruby’s favorite singing spot and claimed it as his own.
Ruby was heartbroken when she heard the rumors and saw that Jack had taken her spot. She tried to defend herself, but the other animals believed Jack’s lies. Ruby was left alone and isolated.
However, Ruby did not give up. She continued to sing and play in other parts of the forest, and slowly but surely, the other animals began to realize that Jack was not as good as he claimed to be. They saw through his lies and realized that Ruby was the true gem of the forest.
In the end, Ruby’s kindness and perseverance paid off. The other animals apologized to her and welcomed her back into their community. Jack, on the other hand, was left alone and regretful for his actions.
From that day on, Ruby continued to sing and play, and her beautiful voice echoed throughout the forest. She had won the hearts of all the animals, and Jack learned a valuable lesson about envy and jealousy.

Moral

1. Envy can lead to destructive behavior and harm others.
2. It is important to appreciate and be content with what we have, rather than coveting what others possess.
3. Being grateful for our own blessings can bring us happiness and peace.
4. Jealousy can blind us to the good in our own lives and cause us to miss out on opportunities.
5. It is important to be kind and empathetic towards others, even if they have something we desire.
6. Comparison can be a trap that leads to negative emotions and actions.
7. Honesty and integrity are important qualities to have, even when we are tempted to cheat or deceive others.
8. The consequences of our actions can have lasting effects on ourselves and those around us.
9. Forgiveness and redemption are possible, even after making mistakes or hurting others.
10. True happiness comes from within, and cannot be found by trying to possess what others have.

Origin of the Story: Nigeria