Wednesday, February 14, 2024

A Dragon's Strength

In the ancient temple of Serpent's Embrace, Master Kairo posed a question to his disciple, Ryujin:

"Ryujin, what is the source of a dragon's strength?"

Ryujin, eager to demonstrate his knowledge, replied, "Master, a dragon's strength lies in its mighty scales, impervious to harm, and its fiery breath, capable of consuming all in its path."

Master Kairo nodded and gestured towards the temple's dragon statue, carved from the hardest stone. "But can you break a boulder with scales or scorch it with breath alone?"

Perplexed, Ryujin pondered the question. Days turned into nights as he meditated on the paradox. One morning, he approached Master Kairo with newfound insight.

"Master, a dragon's true strength is not in resistance or destruction but in adaptation. The dragon dances with the wind, glides through the rivers, and soars across the skies. Its strength lies not in rigid scales but in the fluidity of its movements, not in the scorching flames but in the transformative essence of fire. The dragon adapts, flows, and transforms."

Master Kairo smiled, "Indeed, Ryujin. Strength is not always in resistance, but in the graceful dance of adaptation. Just as a dragon navigates the elements, so too must we flow with the currents of life. True strength is found in the ability to adapt, for in change, we discover our resilience and power."

 

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