
The Angry Cheetah's Lesson
By Kristi Erasmus

25 Jul, 2024

In the heart of the savanna, a cheetah named Chacha was known for his quick speed and quicker temper. Every day was filled with bouts of anger for him.

One day, Chacha got furious when a flock of birds disturbed his afternoon nap. He roared and chased them away, but this only made him feel more annoyed.

Chacha's friend, an elephant named Elly, watched him from afar. She saw him get angry easily and noticed how it made him feel worse.

"Chacha," Elly said, "Your anger doesn't solve anything. It only causes more problems. Instead, try to understand why you're angry and address it calmly."

Chacha was confused. He had always thought that showing his anger was the right way to express his feelings. But Elly's words made him think.

The next day, when a group of monkeys accidentally knocked over his meal, he felt his anger rising. Remembering Elly's words, he took deep breaths and calmed himself down.

The monkeys apologized and helped Chacha find another meal. For the first time, Chacha didn't let his anger control him and he felt much better.

When he met Elly later, he thanked her for her advice. "I realized my anger was not helping me, but was only creating more problems," Chacha admitted.

Elly smiled at Chacha. "I'm glad you understood, Chacha. Remember, it's okay to feel angry, but how we react to it is what truly matters," she said.

From that day forward, Chacha learned to manage his anger better. He understood that reacting in anger only made things worse.

Chacha now faced each day with a new understanding and a calmer disposition. The other animals noticed the change in him and admired his growth.

And so, Chacha the Cheetah learned a valuable lesson - that anger does not solve problems, but understanding and calmness do.