There once was a great and powerful Lion, called Hoz. Hoz ruled over one of the largest jungles in all of Africa, and had a very big Pride to match. Every morning Hoz would rise and go to the edge of the jungle. He would look upon the vastness of his domain, and nod his head as if to say he was well pleased. Hoz would then raise his chin ever so gracefully in the air and then release, A Great Big Roar! It woke the trees, warned off poachers, and reminded his animal subjects that he was still their king. After, Hoz would take one last look at his kingdom, give a proud smile and then turn and walk slowly and confidently back to his Pride.
Hoz loses his kingdom and his roar
Now it so happened that there was a drought. Hoz had been through droughts before, but nothing of this nature. He had been extremely confident that it would not last and expected that like on previous occasions, the drought would come and go, and what damage would be done to the forest would be quickly restored. But Hoz would be left very disappointed, as this drought was not like the one’s that came before it. It came, and for five years, it ravaged the forest. Hoz would go the edge of the jungle and he would look upon his kingdom, and see it dwindling day by day. And as his territory diminished, so too did his confidence and each morning his roar became less mighty and less powerful until it was totally gone. Hoz would go to the edge, and look upon dry and empty land, and lie there on his belly, feeling dejected and depressed. He would lie there for the entire day, and when the sun was beginning set, he would go back to his depleted Pride, some of whom had died of starvation while others had left in search of food.
Hoz finds new hope
Now Hoz, had a son, a playful and courageous cub called Hosin. It would upset Hoz, that Hosin seemed so unbothered with the emptiness that was around him. Hosin was the only heir to Hoz’s throne, but there would be nothing for him to inherit. Hosin, would come up to Hoz and playfully prod him to roar, the little cub making his own futile attempts that only came out sounding like a squeal. Hoz was irritated at first, but Hosin tried so hard to roar once that he fell to ground out of breath. Hoz was very amused, he chuckled, and as if out of impulse, he let out a mighty roar. Hoz was so startled, the remaining members of his small pride turned and looked at him in total shock, and little Hosin frightened but mostly excited began jumping up and down with joy.
By now, they had all gathered around him. Hoz looked at each and every one of them, and then at his son, who stood staring into his eyes, full of joy as if to say, “I am proud to have you as my father.” Then and there he realized that more important than having dominion over a vast kingdom were his family, the members of his pride who loved him regardless. In all his longing to be ruler of the jungle, he had totally forgotten about those who he had around him. Hoz stopped going to the edge, instead he began staying closer to his Pride, watching over them. He even began playing with Hosin, and started teaching him to roar.
Overtime, Hoz’s roar became even more powerful than it was before. It came from a deeper place; It was done to show his Pride that he was there for them and that they were loved. Hosin’s roar also became great too, and he grew into a strong and mighty Lion. The drought also did end; all the trees, lakes and animals returned. There was life again, and there was abundance.
"The love of a family is life's greatest blessings"
We all experience a drought at some point in our life, no matter how great a person may be. It is important that we then refocus on what really matters; our family, the people we care about. In poverty and wealth, in sickness and in health, you will realize all we truly have are each other. Value them, count the moments you spend with your family as precious, and always remember you are stronger together.
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