As I watched this Mina resting in this tiny branch, in spite of a strong wind, I realized that this bird required very little space for itself.
Immediately after, this, we were at a restaurant to have our lunch. The restaurant was crowded. Every table meant for four was occupied with one or two. The manger requested the guests to make space for others waiting to be seated. A quarrel broke out with few guests refusing to accommodate others at the table in spite of the manager politely requesting. Children were willing, but not adults.
As humans, we seem to claim our space as our right. We like to control, exercise authority over people, demand that others adjust for our sake, seek position and attention, consume more than what we need, use more electricity or water, mindlessly acquire things we would not need.. etc. This is a form of pre-occupation.
We talk about austerity and simple life as a virtue. It has been difficult for me to practice this. But every time I am reminded of it, the words of late, Dr, Hans Burki resounds in my heart, 'simplify, reduce and renounce'. It is a valuable motto for our journey in life.
M.C.Mathew(text and photo)
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