I dreamed that life was joy. I woke to find that life is service. I discovered that service is joy.

The Tokyo Zoo is home to a new and remarkable friendship that has surprised caretakers: Aochan, a 4-foot rat-eating snake is making buddies with Gohan, a 4-inch hamster. The hamster was "delivered" to the snake last October for purposes of culinary delight (Gohan means "meal" in Japanese), but instead of consuming the hamster, it seems the snake rather appreciates the live company of his meal. The hamster has even been seen climbing on the back of the snake to take a nap.

Talk about the lion laying down with the lamb...