Aspirations and Triumph

I recently re-read the book The Animals of Farthing Wood and once again fell in love with the story. Written by Colin Dann, it tells about a group of animals who wanted a better haven, for their natural habitat is being taken over by humans. Meeting challenges along the way, one can simply draw a comparison  to each and every character as they show their weaknesses and strengths. 

The best thing about this children's literature book is the use of words and how descriptive the sentences are in most of the pages.

And in the last few pages of the book, it is so inspiring when each and every animal shares their aspirations as they end their long journey. The owl, making sure that she will get a fair share of sleeping at the right time. The badger, to sleep under the ground again. The hare, to run free with its family. The weasel, to go foraging at night. The heron, to meet someone of one's kind again. And the fox, to be with its new mate and prepare to build a new home. 

When we walk through our journeys in life, we have aspirations we wanted to achieve. We can do it alone, but ideally with someone or with friends for support. It will be tough, just like when the animals met plentiful of barriers, but our journey ends in success when we persevere. And just like the remaining animals in this journey of life, mine is not just to live, but to have a happier state of mind, living peacefully among men.