We Rhinos grant you that not every idea We encounter is equally attractive. But even if a given idea seems to stink in every way, it may offer a learning opportunity. We can compare and contrast it with what We think We believe.
The results of these exercises depend on how good We are at Comparing and Contrasting. And how honest.
In the Wild, We see a lot of things go on. Many of them seem pointless or stupid. But there they are, served up piping hot. Mistakes in the Wild can be cataclysmic.
On our good days, Rhinos learn something from witnessing these events.
Like, how to avoid them ourselves.
Rhinos are a unique species among the all the species on Earth. And among all the Rhinos on Earth, now or ever, each one of Us is unique too.
But what is holding our attention today is the fact that even I, an individual Rhino, won’t be the same Rhino tomorrow, or even in an hour. Then I will recall the Rhino who is me right now, and see that We are not precisely the same. We will have much in common, this Future Me and Me right now.
But We are all changing, mostly in ways We cannot comprehend. As is everything in the World around Us. Moment by moment. Pretty impressive, when We think about it.
When a Monstrous Serpent decides to ingest one of Us, We Rhinos do not cower. We would not give the Serpent the satisfaction.
No, We show them our stiff upper lip, and perhaps hum or whistle to display our indifference to their efforts.
Then the Serpent gets depressed and slithers away. It works every time. Ask anybody.
It is a pity that so many Misunderstandings could be cleared up in an instant, and yet go unaddressed. Critters stagger through life, wishing they had fixed matters when it was possible.
‘After the Ball’, a song written by C.K. Harris in 1891, tells a story of injured feelings, dishonor, and rejection. Sentimental perhaps, but heartfelt and mega-popular in its day.
Rhinos have to be careful. Our sensibilities are delicate.
Every Rhino is a contributor to the RhinoMyth; that’s just a fact. Together, Rhinos are a Natural Accomplishment.
However, each one of Us has a solo experience of the world, a path each of Us follows to its natural conclusion.
We are just noting the situation, not critiquing it.
Rhinos would be lacking something if We could not experience doubts and distresses. We try not to look for trouble, but We can’t win ’em all.
Sometimes, We just have things on our minds.
Aging has its drawbacks, as anybody who has tried it can tell you. The gears get rusty. The rhythm section slows down.
However, it’s good to recall that many Rhinos never get a chance to try it out.
It must be faced: Goldilocks misspent part of her youth in criminal activities. However, there is more to the discussion.
Goldilocks was developing a flair for Comparative Analysis, a discernment which every young critter must acquire. By careful testing, Goldilocks establishes a pecking order for herself; This is more advantageous than That. So she is both the young thug and an upcoming authority. Folks have potential in many directions.
Philosophy is both multi-faceted and confusing. Every Rhino knows that much.
Goldilocks is a lucky girl. When the Three Bears discovered she had gobbled up their breakfast, they might have gobbled her up instead. But Folk Tales are peculiarly kind with the young in ways that Nature seldom is in the Wild.
What We Rhinos also notice in this story is the emphasis on Goldilocks’ contentment; things must comply with her desires to make the grade. Entitlement apparently has to start somewhere… “Just Right” indeed!
In the Wild, ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ is told from quite a different angle, you may believe.
Your Inner Rhino 