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The Cat Maiden
March 14, 2015 in blog, inspiration, life, short stories, thoughts, wisdom, zen | Tags: changing the spots on a leapard | 2 comments
The gods were once disputing whether it was possible for a living being to change its nature.
Jupiter said “Yes,” but Venus said “No.” So, to try the question, Jupiter turned a Cat into a Maiden, and gave her to a young man for a wife. The wedding was duly performed and the young couple sat down to the wedding-feast.
“See,” said Jupiter, to Venus, “how becomingly she behaves. Who could tell that yesterday she was but a Cat? Surely her nature is changed?”
“Wait a minute,” replied Venus, and let loose a mouse into the room. No sooner did the bride see this than she jumped up from her seat and tried to pounce upon the mouse.
“Ah, you see,” said Venus:
Aesop
Moral…you can not change the stripes on a tiger
have a zen filled day
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