In a lush green forest, there lived a clever crow named Kari. Kari was known for being very hardworking. Every season, before the heavy rains arrived, Kari would spend hours gathering seeds and nuts to store in his cozy hollow.
One afternoon, while scavenging near a park bench, Kari spotted something unusual—a small, sleek smartphone left behind by a visitor. Curious, Kari picked it up with his beak and flew it back to his nest. As he landed, the screen suddenly lit up, playing a bright video of colorful birds dancing to music. Kari was mesmerized.
The glowing light felt warm against the evening chill, and the rhythmic sounds were fascinating. Kari thought, 'Just one more video,' but one video led to another. He spent hours watching the endless stream of clips. He forgot to gather food, and he forgot to check his supplies.
Days passed in a blur of colors and sounds. Suddenly, the screen went black. The battery had died. As the silence returned, Kari realized he was incredibly hungry. He looked around his nest and found it empty; he had been so distracted that he hadn't gathered any food for the upcoming week. He felt weak and tired, realizing that the device hadn't entertained him—it had stolen his time.
Kari learned a valuable lesson. He decided that he would never let a distraction stop his work again. Now, whenever he sees children near the park staring too long at screens, he flies down and chirps loudly to distract them. He wants them to look up, fly around, and enjoy the beautiful world instead of being trapped by a glowing box.
Moral
Excessive distraction can make us lose sight of our important responsibilities.
