The whole idea in this story about how we as humans, like the zebras, need to work together collectively and rely on each other is probably one of the most important yet difficult lessons to learn.
It was explained so clearly in this story that humans are social creatures. Relationships with others are important not only when it comes to getting things done; they are essential for living a life that has meaning and value. It was just like the Maasai guide said,
"The zebra belong together. One zebra is weak, many are powerful. That is their strength. It is our strength too. Like the zebra, the Maasai people act together. No one person can live alone; it is not possible. We need each other. When we come together we are powerful. We too belong together."
This just goes to show just how amazing the results can be when people act together as a community with a common goal for the common good. Human beings are not particularly strong, stealthy, or fast, but our ability to cooperate with others - to think, communicate, and work together - makes us powerful. Communities share knowledge, responsibility and leadership and with the collective unique talents of each individual working together, incredible things can be accomplished. One person is easy to target and tear down, but a collective mass...that's a different story.
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