03/16/2026
Everyone loves a good story. We’re drawn to the heroines and heroes that solve the riddle, save the day, or make a difference for good. They say every story needs a villain, but when it comes to the story of our lives, we would rather see how things might unfold without one. I wonder, might there be a villain creeping around in your life, fierce and aggressive, or hidden in the shadows?
Androcles and the Lion tells the story of a lion with a thorn in its paw. Unable to remove it, the thorn becomes infected (yuck!) and debilitates the mighty lion. Androcles meets the lion, removes the thorn, and they become friends. This story tells the tale of kindness and gratitude, but what might have happened if the thorn remained? Instead of friendship, what else might have grown?
- Dave ✨
Image source: https://www.aucklandartgallery.com/explore-art-and-ideas/artwork/352/androcles-and-the-lion