"The important thing is not that we can live on hope alone,
but that life is not worth living without it."
- Harvey Milk
We know that animals usually act instinctively. They however willfully do some things that totally amaze us.
There is a lot that we can learn from animals.
Unwavering Hope
Faced with danger, some animals will exhibit highly unconventional behavior.
Consider the following monkey that literally escaped from a crocodile's jaws.
I bet the monkey will now live its life to the fullest, having got a second chance in life. :)
In the following video, an elephant demonstrates that we only start dying when we lose hope, that it is never too late to try yet again. Carefully look at what happens between 06:48 and 08:48.
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What a poignant reminder that things can indeed be alright even when all looks lost!
All said and done, never give up. Never lose hope. Ever. Read more about: courage, fear, hope trying, Inspiration, last effort