Ep 24. Moderation - The Spider's Two Feasts / The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg

In Adventures From the Book of Virtues season 1 episode 24, entitled Moderation, viewers are treated to two separate stories. The first story, entitled The Spider's Two Feasts, teaches the valuable lesson of moderation through the perspective of a clever spider. The spider is known throughout the forest for its remarkable web-spinning skills. One day, as the spider is spinning its web, it catches two flies at once. The spider is ecstatic at its luck and decides to feast on both flies. However, as the spider begins to eat, it realizes that it is too much food for it to handle. The spider feels sick and realizes that it should have shown more moderation in its eating habits. The spider learns that sometimes less is more and that moderation in all things is key to a healthy and happy life.

The second story, entitled The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg, reinforces the lesson of moderation through the story of a farmer and his goose. The farmer has a goose that lays a golden egg every day. The farmer becomes greedy and wants more golden eggs. He decides to cut the goose open to get all the golden eggs at once, but when he does, he finds that there are no more eggs inside. The farmer has killed the only being that had the ability to produce golden eggs. The farmer learns that his greed has caused him to lose everything. He realizes that he should have been happy with what he had and shown more moderation in his desires.

Throughout both stories, viewers learn the importance of moderation in all aspects of life. Whether it is eating, spending money, or pursuing one's desires, it is essential to temper these impulses with moderation. The stories are engaging and entertaining, and the lessons are delivered in a way that is easy to understand and remember. Both children and adults can benefit from the messages in this episode, making it an excellent choice for families to watch together.