The Lazy Bear and the Kind Cow

    By Hellen Nugraha

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    20 May, 2024

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    One morning, Sapi Susu was grazing peacefully in the meadow. She loved the taste of the fresh, dewy grass.

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    Not too far away, under a large tree, Bruno the brown bear was sprawled out, sleeping soundly as usual.

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    Sapi Susu noticed Bruno's thin frame and approached him with concern, 'Bruno, why do you look so weak? Aren't you eating?'

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    Bruno opened his eyes, looked at Sapi Susu and replied, 'I don't have any food. I'm too lazy to find some for myself.'

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    Sapi Susu felt sorry for Bruno and offered, 'Why don't you eat grass with me? There's plenty of fresh grass here.'

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    Bruno looked thrilled at Sapi Susu's offer. He got up and began eating the fresh grass with her.

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    Days passed, and Bruno regained his strength. He was grateful to Sapi Susu for her kindness.

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    However, Sapi Susu noticed that Bruno was still not making any effort to find his own food.

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    'Bruno, it's time you learn to find your own food. You can't rely on me forever,' Sapi Susu said gently.

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    Bruno looked startled. He realized that Sapi Susu was right. He needed to become independent.

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    The next day, Bruno began to search for his own food. It was difficult at first, but he didn't give up.

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    Eventually, Bruno learned to fend for himself, all thanks to Sapi Susu's kindness and tough love.