XMAS Bonus: The Astrologer

There was once a man who called himself an Astrologer. He spent all his time studying the night sky because he believed the stars could tell him exactly what would happen in the future.

One night, he was walking along a dark road outside his village. He was so busy looking up at the stars—trying to figure out when the world might end—that he didn't look where he was going.

• The Accident: Suddenly, he stepped right into a big, deep hole filled with mud and water!
• The Struggle: He was stuck up to his ears in the cold mud. He tried to climb out, but the sides were too slippery. He began to shout and cry for help.
• The Lesson: The villagers heard his cries and ran to help him. As they pulled him out of the muddy mess, one neighbor said:

"You spend all your time trying to read the future in the stars, but you can't even see what is right at your feet!"

The Moral of the Story

The lesson of this fable is: Take care of the little things, and the big things will take care of themselves.

Key Lessons

• Be Mindful: It is important to pay attention to what is happening right now, not just what might happen later.
• Stay Grounded: While it is okay to have big dreams (like looking at the stars), you still have to watch where you are walking.
• Practicality: Don't ignore the real world because you are too busy thinking about imaginary things or the distant future.