The two young ostriches were beside themselves with grief. Every time the female began to hatch the eggs, they burst under the weight of her body.
Desperate to achieve their goal, they decided to go for advice to a smart, experienced ostrich who lived on the other side of the desert. They had to run for many days and nights until they reached their goal.
- Help us! - they both begged. - Give some sense and teach us, unfortunate ones, how to hatch eggs! No matter how hard we tried, we were never able to get offspring.
After listening carefully to their sad story, the smart ostrich said in response:
- This is a difficult matter. In addition to desire and effort, something else is needed here.
- What? - both ostriches exclaimed at once. - We agree to everything!
- If so, listen and remember! The most important thing is warmth of the heart. You must treat the laid egg with love, constantly taking care of it as if it were your most precious asset. Only the warmth of your hearts can breathe life into him.
Inspired by hope, the ostriches set off on their way back. When the egg was laid, the female and male began to carefully care for it, not taking their eyes off it, full of love and tenderness.
Many days passed like this. Both ostriches could barely stand on their feet from constant vigil. But their faith, patience and efforts were rewarded. One day, something shook in the egg, it cracked and split, and the fluffy head of a tiny ostrich peeked out of the shell.
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru