The Caterpillar and the Grasshopper

The Five Star Minute · Aug 3, 2026 · 2m

On the way to the lake, a tiny caterpillar crossed my path, and I was able to avoid riding over it, though I never found out whether it survived the cyclists behind me. Later that day, a struggling grasshopper in the middle of the lake found refuge on my paddleboard before safely hopping back onto shore. These two ordinary encounters became a reminder that while we can't control what ultimately happens in life, we can always choose kindness when the opportunity presents itself. Sometimes we never know whether our actions changed the outcome, but perhaps choosing compassion is what matters…