It was one of the coldest winters ever. Many animals were dying because of cold. A large family of porcupines decided to group together to keep warm. In this way, they covered and protected one another. However, the quills of each porcupine wounded his closest companion. After a while, the porcupines decided to distance themselves from the others. Soon, they began to die of cold. So, the porcupines had to either accept the quill wounds of their companions or disappear from the earth. Wisely, they decided to go back to being together. They learnt to live with the little wounds caused by their companions in order to receive the heat that came from the others. Thus, they were able to survive. What we learn here is that the best relationship is not the one that brings perfect people together. It is the best relationship when each person learns to live with the imperfections and admires the other person’s good qualities.
The Best Relationship
