Nonfiction, Inspirational/Help, Nature

A Baboon’s Guide to a Good Life

Simple Secrets from the Serengeti

KourtneyNicoleWrites ™ 📝
2 min readDec 15, 2022

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Thanks to Meg Jerrard on Unsplash
Thanks to Hu Chen on Unsplash

The Baboon’s Wisdom

The sun peeks over the horizon, painting the Serengeti in vibrant colors. In the crook of an acacia tree, a wise old baboon stirs. He stretches, letting out a wide yawn, ready for a new day.

His daily routine is simple yet powerful: a brisk walk to keep his body healthy and his mind sharp. We humans could learn a thing or two from this! Exercise doesn’t just boost our physical health; it uplifts our spirits and lets us think more clearly.

The Serengeti is a beautiful but dangerous place. Yet, the baboon doesn’t let fear stop him. Life is full of risks, but hiding away won’t make them disappear. We, too, must find courage within ourselves.

The baboon’s troop is his lifeblood. They watch out for each other, a chorus of barks echoing through the air whenever danger appears. This is a true community – protecting those you care about. Sometimes, the bravest thing we can do is ask for help or stand up for others.

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KourtneyNicoleWrites ™ 📝

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