It has been a fascinating experience to watch new jack fruits appear on the tree. Between early December and now, the trunk is covered with fruits of different generations.
Everytime I notice a new fruit, I stopped to look at it just out of curiosity. The fruit appears on the trunk one by one breaking through the thick bark.
One might wonder how the fruit overcomes the 'hostility' of a thick bark! Even the thick bark gives way to its fruit!
President Obama in a recent speech on his determination to curb the gun culture in the United States of America, mentioned wiping his tears, that it is not legislation that would prevent shooting of innocent lives, but 'overcoming the criminal acts with loving attention'.
It is when we live bearing fruits of goodness, kindness and mindfulness, we can turn the attention of people to doing good!
The Biblical narration is 'Overcome evil with good'. When I was eating my dinner in the train, a co-passenger put on the light, saying,'you might need some light while eating'. A thoughtful act! This jack fruit tree in our garden reminds me of bearing fruits in plenty, wherever we are located!
M.C.Mathew(text and photo)
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