A Soulful Journey

Once upon a time, a hungry crow perched on a fig tree; patiently, he was waiting for the figs to ripen to a juicy yellow.   However, it was still early in the season,   and the figs were hard and green and inedible. A fox watched the crow sit there, day after day after day.   Finally, the fox asked: “Why have you become such a fixture in this field?” “I am hungry,” said the bird. “You are hungry?” repeated the fox.   “If you are hungry, then you had best be off and find some food.” “I like the figs: I am waiting for the figs to ripen,” said the crow. “Do not be a fool – Hope has overtaken our senses,” said the fox.   “A wise poet once said that hopes are but the dreams of those who are awake.   Hope can only delude you, foolish bird; it will never fill your belly.” “Ah, my fine four-footed friend,” said the bird, “the world has many wise men.   Another wise man said: ‘We must always hope.   Even when our dreams seem to be a delusions,...