Long ago, when the world was young, animals roamed the earth freely, each with its own unique features and abilities. Among them was Bear, a mighty and proud creature with thick fur and sharp claws.
One day, Bear was wandering through the forest, enjoying the warmth of the sun filtering through the trees. As he walked, he came across a family of raccoons playing by a stream. The raccoons were chattering and laughing, their long bushy tails swaying back and forth.
Intrigued by their tails, Bear approached the raccoons and asked, “Why do you have such long, beautiful tails?”
The raccoons paused their play and looked at Bear with amusement. “Our tails help us balance when we climb trees,” they explained. “They are our pride and joy, a gift from the Great Spirit.”
Bear nodded thoughtfully, admiring the raccoons’ tails. “I wish I had a tail like yours,” he mused. “Mine is so short and stubby.”
The raccoons chuckled at Bear’s remark, finding it amusing that such a powerful creature would envy their tails. “Perhaps you could ask the Great Spirit to give you a longer tail,” they suggested mischievously.
Determined to have a longer tail, Bear set off to find the Great Spirit. He journeyed to the top of the highest mountain, where the Great Spirit was said to dwell. When he reached the summit, Bear stood before the Great Spirit and made his request.
“Great Spirit,” Bear implored, “please grant me a long, bushy tail like the raccoons. I wish to have something beautiful to adorn myself with.”
The Great Spirit regarded Bear with kindness but shook his head gently. “I’m sorry, Bear,” he said. “I cannot give you a long, bushy tail like the raccoons. Each creature is unique, and your strength lies not in your tail, but in your own gifts and abilities.”
Disappointed but respectful of the Great Spirit’s decision, Bear bowed his head and thanked him for his wisdom. As he descended the mountain, Bear realized that he was proud of who he was, tail or no tail.
From that day forward, Bear embraced his short, stumpy tail as a symbol of his strength and resilience. And whenever he encountered other animals, he shared the story of his journey to the Great Spirit, teaching them to appreciate themselves just as they were.
And that is why, to this day, bears have short, stumpy tails—a reminder that true beauty lies within, and that each creature is perfect just the way they are.
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