The farmer does not waste any time worrying over the bad luck, and simply answers “maybe” after each comment. After each negative encounter, they shake their heads and wish him better luck. Stillwater’s tale, “The Farmers Luck,” tells the story of a farmer whose neighbors are always ready to accept his bad luck.
Michael and Stillwater discuss how we interpret events in our lives and the effect this can have on our happiness. No one can take things that are not material, and so no one can take away our happiness if it does not depend on material objects. Often we focus on acquiring material things in order to be happier, but this story suggests that the less we value material objects the happier we might be. This may imply that happiness is best achieved without material things. He instead views the opportunity as a chance to build a new relationship, which for him is far more valuable than his robe. Uncle Ry doesn’t consider the robber as a threat, because he places no value in his possessions. This raises the question that while some material objects are necessary to our survival, which objects are really necessary for happiness? It also puts into perspective the relationships in our lives. This raises questions such as “What is the value of material things and what is their role in our lives?” What do we value most? What do we value least? Are the most valuable things in our lives material? Uncle Ry does not place value in material things but instead in people and interaction with them. Instead of feeling sorry for himself with nothing left to wear, Uncle Ry feels remorse for not being able to give away something as beautiful as the moon. Instead of disturbing the robber, he welcomes him into his home and gives him his only robe as a gift. When Stillwater shares the story of “Uncle Ry and the Moon,” he parallels the idea of unselfish giving with the tale of a simple man who was one day visited by a robber.
Stillwater teaches each child lessons through stories that help them handle the events in their lives. Zen Shorts is the story of how Stillwater the panda becomes friends with three kids named Addy, Michael, and Karl. Read aloud video by Fun2Read Guidelines for Philosophical Discussion Stillwater teaches each child lessons through stories that help them handle the events and emotions in their lives. Zen Shorts is the story of how Stillwater the panda becomes friends with three kids Addy, Michael, and Karl. Questions for Philosophical Discussion » Summary A series of tales exploring friendship, luck, generosity and anger.
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