Reflections on Unity

The sun was low in the sky, casting a golden glow across the calm lake as Badger and Yote sat side by side on the grassy bank. The water mirrored the trees and sky so perfectly that it was almost hard to tell where reality ended and reflection began. For a long while, the two friends just sat there in companionable silence, letting the peaceful sounds of nature fill the space around them.

Yote took a deep breath, a soft smile spreading across his face. “It’s good to slow down, isn’t it? Just to sit here, without worry or hurry.”

Badger nodded, skipping a stone across the lake’s surface. “Seems like everything’s better when it’s calm—when we’re all on the same page. No fuss, no division. Just… together.”

Yote nodded, looking out over the still water, which seemed to reflect the unity they both felt in the moment. “Funny you mention calm,” he said, leaning back against a tree. “I’ve got a riddle that has something to do with that.”

Badger raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “Alright, lay it on me.”

Yote grinned. “What disappears as soon as you say its name?”

They sat there, watching the colors deepen over the lake as night began to fall, grateful for the peaceful moment they shared and the quiet understanding between them.

Can you solve this riddle?

🧠 This riddle serves as a reminder of the power of peace and presence. In a world full of noise, taking time to reflect—like Badger and Yote by the lake—can bring clarity, connection, and calm. It’s in those quiet moments that we often find what truly matters.