The Philosophy of Ants

RECENTLY I've been observing the way ants, our tiny little friends - or pests - and realized that they uphold, in their every movement and decision, a certain Ant Philosophy. And it's this philosophy of sorts that enables creatures seemingly small, seemingly powerless and puny to the point of insignificance, to come together, and work together. I guess if you wanted to be organized about it you could divide this philosophy into four factors.
The first factor: never give up. Supposing you try to block the path of an ant, say, by putting your finger in front of it. That ant will try all ways and means to either climb over, burrow through or circumnavigate your finger. It won't give up till it manages to get past the obstacle, even if you continuously adjust the position of your finger to stay in its way.
The second one: prepare for a rainy day. Throughout the summer ants are already busy preparing for the long, cold winter that still seems far off. Once summer begins, in fact, they will begin gathering up food to store for winter. That way, while other creatures have to hibernate throughout the season, ants will continue to enjoy life as per normal, just within the safe, warm haven of their nest.
Thirdly, anticipation. Throughout the winter itself the ants will be dreaming about the flax-golden summer, continuously reminding themselves to bear with their current, compromise freedom, because it would be over soon: soon, they would be back in the heat of summer daydreams mingling with sunlight. And the moment a single warm breeze blows a few brave souls will already be out there stretching their limbs and testing the temperature. Should it drop again, it's back inside the hole to wait for another opportunity to roam about again.
Lastly: put in all you've got. No explanation needed here.

Have foresight and labor for the future: do it with diligence and pride that you are putting in 120% and that someday you are going to look up at magnolia white clouds and realize it was all worth it.