The Fall Harvest Festival
Every year, a small town holds a harvest festival to celebrate the fall season. This year, Bob and Steve decide to join in the fun and enter the annual pumpkin-growing contest. Bob is confident that his giant pumpkin will win the grand prize, while Steve is a little more laid back about the whole thing.
The day of the festival arrives, and the pumpkins are lined up for judging. Bob’s pumpkin is so big it almost needs its own zip code, and Steve’s pumpkin, while not as large, has a certain charm to it. They wait nervously as the judges begin their rounds.
Bob stands proudly next to his pumpkin and says, “I’ve been working on this for months. I watered it every day, used special soil, and even sang it lullabies at night.”
Steve, looking at his pumpkin, shrugs. “I just let mine grow naturally. I didn’t do much. It’s like fall, you know? It’s all about letting things happen without forcing them.”
Finally, the judges approach Bob’s pumpkin. They inspect it, measure it, and then nod approvingly. “This is an impressive pumpkin, Bob. It looks like you really put in the work. But you know what? We’ve decided to give the prize to Steve.”
Bob, confused, asks, “Wait, how did Steve win with a pumpkin that’s half the size of mine?”
The judge smiles and says, “It’s simple. Steve’s pumpkin is the true spirit of fall—natural, humble, and effortless. Yours is more like the last-minute rush to get everything perfect. We like to celebrate the season of change, not perfection!”
