A Tale of Two Paths


The well-known fable of the tortoise and the hare has resonated through the ages for many reasons.

We could see it as a morality tale, where an arrogant braggart is bested by an underestimated opponent.

Or maybe as a warning never to take anything for granted in life, no matter how settled it may seem.

Or perhaps it is the tortoise that is actually the villain of the story, being stubborn and self-righteous.

The fact that interpretations have varied sharply suggests there may be something in the tale that speaks to a deep split in the human psyche. It will probably not be a stretch to conclude that the interpretation a person favours has something to do with their preferred attitude to the journey of life. Or the game of life. Or life’s battlefield…

We at The Haring Tortoise see life as a journey. We aim to explore the manifold ways of being, as experienced by us and our fellow inhabitants of this watery rock called earth. We hope to share perspectives on that journey with those who similarly strive towards creating a more even balance between the different life visions than currently exists in society today.