There were once two young monkeys in the jungle of South America. Their names were Ty and Runu. The two of them came from very different backgrounds.
Runu came from a very prideful family, surrounded by family and supportive elders. His mother and father retrieved his food, helped him climb trees, and lead him to water. He didn't have to struggle at all. His life was taken care of and he was very spoiled because of it. He frankly didn't have worry in the whole wide world. His life consisted of lounging, and playing. He was a little withdrawn but thats it.
His counterpart and also best friend, Ty, came from a totally different background. He and his mother were banished from the monkey troop, and were forced into the outskirts of the jungle. His mother taught him at an early age the definition of work and struggle. Growing up alone, he had to learn on his own. He learned all his skills, from climbing, to swimming and to foraging, from his soul mother.
Although the two youngsters were very different, as the old saying goes, opposites attracted, and they were best friends. Since Ty and his mother were banished, Runu met ty in a secluded area and they would laugh and good around, such as all youngsters do. They were both always sad as they had to part ways before nightfall.
As they grew though, they learned that their friendship wasn't as perfect as they thought. Ty envied Runu’s life. He wished him ands his mother didn't have to struggle. He was strong and lean due to his countless years of constant surviving, while Runu and his family thrived. Their differences showed when they went exploring and encountered problems. Runu relied on others his entire life.
Years went by and two had drifted apart. One day the two met by chance. They were both on their own since they had grown old enough, but it seemed as though the faces had changed. Ty’s once slim body was now muscular and bulky. He had no trouble making it in the jungle after his mother had taught him all he had needed to know to survive. Runu on the other hand seemed to have been struggling. All the years he had spent pampered did nothing to prepare him for his life. The young monkey was having trouble making it. Runu would have trouble finding a mate if he could not provide for her. Runu opened his mouth to speak before continuing and said “Ty it is obvious who was the winner in the long run of our lives. My only regret is not helping you or your mother when I had the chance.” And with those last words, they crossed paths, switching sides, and never meeting again.
Runu came from a very prideful family, surrounded by family and supportive elders. His mother and father retrieved his food, helped him climb trees, and lead him to water. He didn't have to struggle at all. His life was taken care of and he was very spoiled because of it. He frankly didn't have worry in the whole wide world. His life consisted of lounging, and playing. He was a little withdrawn but thats it.
His counterpart and also best friend, Ty, came from a totally different background. He and his mother were banished from the monkey troop, and were forced into the outskirts of the jungle. His mother taught him at an early age the definition of work and struggle. Growing up alone, he had to learn on his own. He learned all his skills, from climbing, to swimming and to foraging, from his soul mother.
Although the two youngsters were very different, as the old saying goes, opposites attracted, and they were best friends. Since Ty and his mother were banished, Runu met ty in a secluded area and they would laugh and good around, such as all youngsters do. They were both always sad as they had to part ways before nightfall.
As they grew though, they learned that their friendship wasn't as perfect as they thought. Ty envied Runu’s life. He wished him ands his mother didn't have to struggle. He was strong and lean due to his countless years of constant surviving, while Runu and his family thrived. Their differences showed when they went exploring and encountered problems. Runu relied on others his entire life.
Years went by and two had drifted apart. One day the two met by chance. They were both on their own since they had grown old enough, but it seemed as though the faces had changed. Ty’s once slim body was now muscular and bulky. He had no trouble making it in the jungle after his mother had taught him all he had needed to know to survive. Runu on the other hand seemed to have been struggling. All the years he had spent pampered did nothing to prepare him for his life. The young monkey was having trouble making it. Runu would have trouble finding a mate if he could not provide for her. Runu opened his mouth to speak before continuing and said “Ty it is obvious who was the winner in the long run of our lives. My only regret is not helping you or your mother when I had the chance.” And with those last words, they crossed paths, switching sides, and never meeting again.
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