Tortoise vs. Hare

At preschool James reenacted the great race between the tortoise and the hare. The children helped set up a race course, and were amazed when that quick rabbit dashed left and right, but never straight ahead. And the slow turtle did, in fact, keep going and going. As James put it, "He put one foot and then the next, one foot and the next. Mom, he just kept going. And sure enough, he won." Of course, James wasn't hesitant in explaining that he had hoped the rabbit would win - but he kept running off course.

What a fun idea! And how interesting that the tortoise really won. I think it possibly says something about our race through life. In the end, rushing ahead doesn't necessarily get us to our own goal. There is something said for those who are able to go the distance. When its not fun or exciting or easy, they keep going. Trying to do their best to move foot by foot ahead; mustering the most courage or joy or endurance just to get through the day. But, in the end, perseverance will get us to the finish line.