Mango Tree and Bamboo grew up together. One day, Mango Tree asked Bamboo: “Bamboo, why are you so thin? Look at me. My trunk is big and strong.” “Mango, I may be thin, but I am not weak.” “Are you sure you are not weak? Besides, what help do you give to people? You don’t bear fruit.” “I may not bear fruit, but people love to eat my shoots.” “You don’t give much shade. Look at me. People want to rest under my shade.” Bamboo: “People use me in building their house, bridges, and many things.” “If they always do that, there will be nothing left of you.” That night, a strong wind came. Mango Tree stood proudly against the wind. But Bamboo bent his head and bowed to the wind. The storm stopped in the morning. The mango tree was rooted. But Bamboo was still standing. This story reflects on the principles of humility and self-awareness of one's flaws. The unswaying proud mango tree which mocked the bamboo's weaknesses ended up broken and uprooted because of its arrogance and unyielding attitude. The bamboo knew itself, particularly its faults and weaknesses, but in acknowledging and accepting them, it found itself standing tall and noble, able to spring back from adversity. 3. If you will become one of the trees in the story, who will you choose to be and why?
4. What moral or lesson can you get from the story?
5. What are the similarities of Filipinos and bamboos?
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