The hunter and the deer

-The hunter and the deer

In the heart of a humid forest, on a cold winter day, a story unfolds among the bare trees and the enveloping silence. The protagonists of this modern fairy tale are the hunter and the deer, the little girl, the teacher and even the genius who lives in the depths of the forest.

The hunter, expert and skilled in his trade, finds himself in the middle of the woods looking for prey. After a long chase, his gaze falls on a magnificent deer. However, when he pulls the trigger, a strange feeling of familiarity takes over him. A memory comes back to the hunter's mind, a memory from his childhood.

When he was a child, sitting in a school classroom, the teacher questioned the smartest girl in the class. During the conversation, the theme of respect for nature and all living beings emerged. The teacher had explained how we humans are just one of the countless inhabitants of this planet and how it is essential to treat the trees, shrubs, animals, water and meadows that surround us with respect.

That day, the hunter had understood the importance of this teaching, but as the years passed, his passion for hunting had clouded those memories. Now, faced with the deer, those memories forcefully resurface in his mind. The hunter realizes that he cannot kill this magnificent creature, because in it he sees the beauty and sacredness of nature itself.

So, lowering his rifle, the hunter decides to let the deer go, giving it to its freedom in the woods. He feels that this choice is the right one, because he understands that every living being has the right to live in peace and harmony with the nature that surrounds him.

While walking away from the deer, the hunter hears a voice coming from a nearby tree. It is the genius of the forest, who witnessed the scene and decided to show himself to the hunter. The genius thanks him for listening to the voice of his conscience and for choosing the path of respect and compassion.

The hunter responds to the genie with humility, recognizing that this experience has taught him a valuable lesson. Now, he is committed to spreading the message of respect for nature and all living beings, trying to educate others about the beauty and importance of preserving the balance of our planet.

This modern fable reminds us that we are part of an interconnected system, in which every action we take has an impact on the environment around us. It is our duty to protect and respect nature, to ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.

Whether in the heart of a forest or in a school classroom, the message of environmental respect and awareness is universal. We can all learn from the hunter, the deer, the little girl, the teacher and even the genius of the forest. Our responsibility is to listen, understand and act to protect our beautiful planet.